December 5, 2025 by Daniel Simon Anawo, Abuja
Why Kukah Believes Gen. Musa Can Restore Stability in Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
Why Kukah Believes Gen. Musa Can Restore Stability in Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
Nigeria’s security landscape has faced one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. From insurgency in the northeast to banditry in the northwest, farmer–herder clashes in the Middle Belt, and rising criminal activity in urban centers, the country’s peace has been repeatedly tested.
But according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah—one of Nigeria’s most respected moral voices—there is strong reason to believe the tide is beginning to turn. His confidence centers on the leadership of General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the newly nominated Minister of Defense under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Kukah’s endorsement is not a casual comment; it is rooted in Gen. Musa’s experience, leadership style, and proven track record across some of Nigeria’s security landscape has faced one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. From insurgency in the northeast to banditry in the northwest, farmer–herder clashes in the Middle Belt, and rising criminal activity in urban centers, the country’s peace has been repeatedly tested.
But according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah—one of Nigeria’s most respected moral voices—there is strong reason to believe the tide is beginning to turn. His confidence centers on the leadership of General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the newly nominated Minister of Defense under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Why Kukah Believes Gen. Musa Can Restore Stability in Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
Nigeria’s security landscape has faced one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. From insurgency in the northeast to banditry in the northwest, farmer–herder clashes in the Middle Belt, and rising criminal activity in urban centers, the country’s peace has been repeatedly tested.
But according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah—one of Nigeria’s most respected moral voices—there is strong reason to believe the tide is beginning to turn. His confidence centers on the leadership of General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the newly nominated Minister of Defense under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Why Kukah Believes Gen. Musa Can Restore Stability in Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
Nigeria’s security landscape has faced one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. From insurgency in the northeast to banditry in the northwest, farmer–herder clashes in the Middle Belt, and rising criminal activity in urban centers, the country’s peace has been repeatedly tested.
But according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah—one of Nigeria’s most respected moral voices—there is strong reason to believe the tide is beginning to turn.
Kukah has acknowledged that President Tinubu’s willingness to empower credible and professional officers is a positive move.
Gen. Musa aligns strongly with Tinubu’s priorities:
Strengthening intelligence gathering
Deploying technology for surveillance
Boosting morale within the armed forces
Ensuring accountability in defense spending
Increasing coordination among all security agencies
Kukah believes that with the political will from Tinubu and the operational expertise from Musa, Nigeria finally has a security team that can deliver results.
4. His Reputation Among Soldiers and Officers Is Exceptional
Within the Nigerian Armed Forces, General Musa is widely respected for:
Discipline
Fairness
Transparency
His willingness to lead from the front
Soldiers often say he is a commander who spends more time in the Kukah has acknowledged that President Tinubu’s willingness to empower credible and professional officers is a positive move.
Gen. Musa aligns strongly with Tinubu’s priorities:
Strengthening intelligence gathering
Deploying technology for surveillance
Boosting morale within the armed forces
Ensuring accountability in defense spending
Increasing coordination among all security agencies
Kukah believes that with the political will from Tinubu and the operational expertise from Musa, Nigeria finally has a security team that can deliver results.
5. His Reputation Among Soldiers and Officers Is Exceptional
Within the Nigerian Armed Forces, General Musa is widely respected for:
Discipline
Fairness
Transparency
His willingness to lead from the front
6. A Strong Working Relationship With Tinubu’s Security Agenda
Kukah has acknowledged that President Tinubu’s willingness to empower credible and professional officers is a positive move.
Gen. Musa aligns strongly with Tinubu’s priorities:
Strengthening intelligence gathering
Deploying technology for surveillance
Refusal to be controlled by political interests
will help clean up the system.
A more disciplined defense leadership means:
Better weapons procurement
Timely allowances for soldiers
Modernized operations
Safer military bases
Stronger civilian-military relations
These are changes Kukah has long advocated for.
7. A Rare Balance of Strategy and Humility
Many analysts—including Kukah—describe Musa as a rare type of military leader:
Confident but not arrogant
Tactical but humble
Firm but approachable
Highly trained yet still learning
This balance is crucial for navigating Nigeria’s complex security environment.
Conclusion: A New Hope for Nigeria’s Security Future
Bishop Matthew Kukah’s endorsement of General Christopher Musa is significant. It reflects a belief that Nigeria may finally have:
The right political leadership from President Tinubu
The right to Refusal to be controlled by political interests
will help clean up the system.
A more disciplined defense leadership means:
Better weapons procurement.
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