Garba Abari

Teacher, Researcher and Politician

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

a week away with all the accusation and counter accusation coming out of Osun state. Yes, the President’s directive to the EFCC is commendable, but the optics did more harm to the Fed. govt. Public institutions need to be more circumspect while going about their lawful duties.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

The freezing and unfreezing by the EFCC of the bank accounts of the Osun state government is indicative of how public institutions tend to behave apparently to satisfy certain interests. Yes, the EFCC has the power to do what it did, but why now when the election in Osun is only

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Nigeria had to die in the hands of the most despicable breed of Homo sapiens. Nigeria has indeed happened to Gen Rabe. May Nigeria never happen to any soul again. Adieu my humble, amiable and ever loyal friend. May Allah grant your soul abode in Jannatul Firdausi. Ameen.😢😢

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

We are grieving. The family of Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar Rtd is grieving. All well meaning Nigerians are grieving. Not because Gen Rabe is dead. We know that for every soul death is the ultimate. What saddens all is the manner in which Gen Rabe after giving his ALL in the service of

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

All Nigerians of goodwill are shocked & sad over the incessant, senseless killings taking place on the Plateau. The Federal government in collaboration with the state government & all other relevant institutions must stand up to stop this senselessness. The blood of innocent men,

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

It’s with a deep sense of sorrow that I heard of the passing on of the mother of Nasir el-Rufa’i. May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her abode in Jannatul Firdausi.,Ameen.
My condolences to Nasiru and his siblings and their larger family on this irreparable loss. May

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

It’s with a deep sense of sorrow that I heard of the passing on of the mother of Nasir el-Rufa’i. May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her abode in Jannatul Firdausi.,Ameen.
My condolences to Nasiru and his siblings and their larger family on this irreparable loss. May

[Aminu W. Tambuwal @AWTambuwal]

I deeply appreciate the former Vice President, His Excellency, @atiku, GCON, for the honour and goodwill extended to me on the occasion of my 60th birthday. — AWT

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Best of the seasons to all our brothers and sisters of the Christian Faith. May we all have a blessed and refreshing holiday season as we cherish the shared values of love, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence. May it be well with all of us and with our country in 2026.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

@kfayemi Wishing you a Merry Christmas Your Excellency and fulfilling new year.

[Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi]

Christmas reminds us that hope can be renewed even in uncertain times. It is a season rooted in faith, love, and sacrifice. As we celebrate, let us hold fast to these values and draw from them as we work to strengthen our nation and care for one another.

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 🎄

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

him abode in Jannatul Firdausi. May his entire family and the larger Ummah be consoled and comforted on this irreparable loss. Ameen.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Nigeria and indeed the entire Muslim Ummah has lost a stabilizing voice in the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, was a teacher and perpetual scholar always imparting knowledge and seeking knowledge to serve his creator, his community and nation. May Allah grant

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Issue squarely through aggressive diplomacy and placing factually all the cards on the table face up.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

The recent declaration of Nigeria as a CPC by the Trump administration is a situation that calls for Nigerians to stand up united against falsehood & diplomatic inexactitude. Nigeria’s security challenges of all manners have exposed all of us Christians, Muslims & traditionalists

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Victims of Boko Haram terrorism, banditry, farmer/herder conflicts cultist violence and the unknown gun men of the South East. In all these, no one of particular religion is spared or specifically targeted. We are all victims. Nigerian government should stand up to address this

[Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi]

I had the honour of delivering the welcome address at the second edition of the African Public Square @APS_ALC Debates and the Experts’ Meeting on Alternative Futures for ECOWAS (@ecowas_cedeao) at 50, co-hosted by the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement @AmandlaInstitut and the African Leadership Centre @ALC_KCL, in collaboration with @CODESRIA and @WATHI_ThinkTank.

This meeting came at a crucial time for the West African region. #ECOWAS, now at its fiftieth year, is at a turning point as it confronts major political, economic, and security challenges that test its original vision of regional integration. The conversation built on the gathering we convened in June, chaired by General Yakubu Gowon, the only surviving founding leader of ECOWAS, alongside the Commission’s President, Dr Ali Oumar Touray, and several of his predecessors. That meeting rekindled the founding vision of ECOWAS and inspired the deeper reflection that this second edition of the African Public Square sought to advance.

In my remarks, I emphasised that ECOWAS has played an important and often pioneering role in shaping Africa’s regional landscape. From its early days, the organisation broke new ground by developing frameworks for #peace, #security, #democracy, and #governance. Its interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, and Guinea Bissau remain reference points for #regional responses to instability. Yet, while these achievements deserve recognition, the present moment demands critical reflection.

Five decades on, ECOWAS finds itself in danger of drifting away from its founding aspiration to become a community of peoples. The transformation from a “Community of States” to a genuinely people-centred institution has stalled. Internal reforms have slowed, decision-making processes have become increasingly remote from citizens, and the bureaucracy has grown at the expense of agility and responsiveness. Even in its economic agenda, progress on key initiatives such as the single currency and free movement of goods and services has been uneven, hampered by technical delays and a lack of political will. The region continues to face barriers to investment and trade that betray the promise of integration.

Financial fragility has compounded these problems. Despite efforts to improve internal funding mechanisms, ECOWAS continues to rely heavily on external donors, leaving it vulnerable to outside influence and limiting its autonomy. The uncoordinated response to the European Union’s Economic Partnership Agreements serves as a reminder of how external pressures can weaken regional coherence. If ECOWAS is to reclaim its leadership role, it must take ownership of its resources, priorities, and reform agenda.

Beyond economics and governance, the deepening insecurity across #WestAfrica exposes the limits of conventional state and regional responses. The threats we face, including insurgency, terrorism, banditry, and communal conflict, are complex and adaptive. Many of these groups are embedded within local communities and exploit widespread disillusionment, poverty, and weak governance. Military operations alone cannot address such deeply rooted issues. What is needed is a comprehensive human security strategy that recognises the connection between peace, justice, and development. This must be grounded in better intelligence coordination, targeted social investments, and stronger civic institutions that rebuild trust between citizens and the state.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

@kfayemi Indeed Allah knows best. May Allah’s Rahma be with you Moufta’u.

[Garba Abari @GarbaAbari]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihir rajiun. In Muhammadu Buhari’s death, Nigeria has lost one of its finest. He loved Nigeria, served Nigeria with an incredible sense of loyalty and utmost patriotism. May Allah forgive the shortcomings of President Buhari & grant him Jannatul Firdausi.