CSGG Calls for Probe into Alleged NSA Phone Compromise, Warns Against Politicizing National Security
Abuja – The leadership of the Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG) has called for a comprehensive and independent investigation into allegations surrounding the alleged compromise of the phone of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, the National Coordinator of the group said claims recently attributed to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting that the NSA’s phone may have been tapped or compromised, are too weighty to be treated as political soundbites.
According to CSGG, if such allegations are verified, the implications would be serious, given the strategic position of the NSA within Nigeria’s security architecture. “The Office of the National Security Adviser coordinates intelligence from multiple security agencies and serves as the clearinghouse for highly classified information.
Any breach, if proven, must be addressed with urgency and professionalism,” the group stated.
However, the leadership also cautioned against what it described as the politicization of sensitive national security matters.
The group noted that Nigeria’s security agencies, under the coordination of the Minister of Defence and the NSA, have recorded operational gains against banditry and terrorism in recent months.
CSGG specifically referenced the role of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, describing ongoing counter-terrorism operations as evidence that security institutions are intensifying pressure on criminal elements across various regions of the country.
The group further suggested that heightened military successes could provoke disinformation campaigns from criminal networks or political actors seeking to undermine public confidence. “Where there are victories against banditry and terrorism, there may also be attempts to distort narratives or create panic. Nigerians must remain vigilant and allow institutions to verify facts,” the National Coordinator said.
CSGG urged relevant intelligence and cybersecurity agencies to conduct a technical audit of secure communication systems to either confirm or debunk the allegation, stressing that transparency would help restore public trust.
While acknowledging that Nigeria continues to face security challenges, the group rejected narratives suggesting the country is in “deep trouble,” arguing instead that the focus should remain on institutional strengthening and national unity.
The leadership called on political actors to refrain from weaponizing security concerns and appealed to citizens to support the ongoing efforts of the Defence Ministry and the Office of the NSA in confronting terrorism and banditry.
“National security is bigger than partisan politics. What Nigeria needs at this moment is responsible leadership, calm assessment of facts, and collective resolve to defeat those who threaten the peace and stability of the nation,” the group concluded.
