The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has called on the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to immediately investigate the Kebbi State Government’s recent engagement with a foreign firm known as the “Global Security Consortium (G-Safety).”
The opposition party, in a strongly worded statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Engr. Abubakar Atiku Musa, expressed deep concern over what it described as a shadowy and unverified security partnership announced by Governor Nasir Idris’ administration. The party warned that such an arrangement could amount to a violation of national security protocols and constitutional boundaries.
According to the ADC, the Kebbi Government recently received a delegation from a supposed “Global Security Consortium” at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi to explore collaboration on intelligence and counter-banditry operations. However, the ADC questioned the authenticity and legal basis of the engagement, noting that no record exists of a legally registered entity by that name.
“Open-source checks reveal no known global entity called ‘G-Safety Consortium’ or ‘Global Security Consortium.’ The closest match appears to be Beijing Global Safety Technology Co., Ltd — a Chinese firm dealing in digital surveillance systems,” the statement noted.
The party demanded clarification from the state government on whether the company had been vetted by Nigeria’s security agencies or if approval was obtained from the federal authorities before any form of negotiation or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was initiated.
The ADC reminded the Kebbi State Government that security and intelligence operations fall strictly under the Exclusive Legislative List of the Nigerian Constitution — meaning that no state government has the power to independently engage foreign entities in matters of internal or external security.
“Security cannot be handled as a publicity experiment. It requires sovereign clearance, transparency, and legal backing,” the ADC declared, cautioning that unauthorized foreign involvement could compromise sensitive intelligence and undermine Nigeria’s national interest.
While acknowledging the persistent threat of banditry in parts of Argungu Emirate and the southern axis of the state, the party argued that the real solution lies in empowering local vigilantes, enhancing logistics for security agencies, and strengthening community intelligence — not in “glossy meetings with firms of unclear mandate or track record.”
The ADC therefore urged the Kebbi State House of Assembly to summon relevant officials for an immediate public briefing on the alleged partnership. It further pressed the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to investigate whether any form of MOU, correspondence, or official contact has been established with the said foreign company.
“Until these questions are answered, this development remains a source of legitimate public concern. Kebbi deserves competent governance, not imported illusions,” the ADC concluded.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, stressing that security should never be outsourced to mystery partners with unverifiable credentials.