Activist Aisha Yesufu has called on the Nigerian Senate to commence impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu following the massacre of over 200 people in Benue State, stating that the president has demonstrated an inability to protect Nigerian citizens.

Yesufu's statement comes in response to the recent terrorist attack in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where more than 200 residents were killed by armed assailants.

Questioning Presidential Leadership

In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, June 16, Yesufu criticized the president's response to the tragedy, stating: "Now that we have established beyond all reasonable doubt that Mr Tinubu cannot provide leadership for his party and definitely not the country he rigged election to govern, what is the Senate President Godswill Akpabio going to do?"

She further questioned, "Isn't it time for Impeachment proceedings to be on the table?"

Criticism of Presidential Response

The activist took particular issue with President Tinubu's official statement regarding the killings, which reportedly placed some blame on community leaders for their utterances.

"This is the kind of statement you write when you are a certificate forger in chief and not a commander in chief!" Yesufu wrote. "Lord have mercy. Over 200 of your citizens are killed and you are blaming community leaders for their utterances? No legitimate President will do that! What an utter shame."

The Benue massacre has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, with many citizens and public figures criticizing the government's handling of security challenges in the country.

Reports indicate that President Tinubu had described the incident as a "reprisal attack," a characterization that has drawn additional criticism from various quarters, including former representatives from Benue State.

Growing Security Concerns

The massacre in Benue State represents one of the deadliest attacks in recent Nigerian history and has intensified concerns about the government's ability to address the country's security challenges.

Other public figures, including entertainer Falz, have also criticized the president's response to the killings, with some suggesting that the administration's approach to security has been inadequate.

As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from the Senate regarding the calls for impeachment proceedings against President Tinubu.

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