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By Ameen Ayinla
Kwara PDP Sympathises with Oke-Ode Community over Bandit Massacre;
….Says Governor Abdulrahman is confused , investing in misplaced priorities Amidst tension
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State expresses our deepest sorrow and outrage over the gruesome massacre of innocent citizens in Oke-Ode community by heartless bandits. To us, this is despicable and senseless act and it is the height of man’s inhumanity to man which must be condemned by all people of conscience.
In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the PDP condoles with the entire Oke-Ode community, particularly the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this callous onslaught by criminals that appear to have overpowered the Kwara State Government and are now tactically taking over the state
Our hearts are broken for the families and friends of those brutally killed and the many now struggling in hospitals. The gruesome videos of the casualties circulating online make it look like Lwara is now at war.
It is painfully clear that these criminals have now overpowered the Kwara State Government and are basically taking over our state. What makes this tragedy even worse is the casual, “levity hand” way the Kwara State Government is treating the whole situation.
A responsible and responsive leader should personally visit Oke-Ode, stand with the mourners, and assure citizens of decisive action. Sadly, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has chosen to focus his energy on attacking the opposition, particularly Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, rather than confronting the deepening insecurity ravaging the state.
We re-echo the voice of our leader: the opposition is not the Governor’s problem. His real challenge lies in his own incompetence, nonchalance, and confused handling of the state’s worsening security situation. Under Abdulrahman watch, terror is reigning , kidnappers are taking over rural villages and nowhere is safe again
What kind of leader abandons local vigilantes and security agents fighting criminals in the bush only to focus on blowing millions on footballers and entertainers outside the state? What Kwara is experiencing today is unprecedented, unfortunate, and a monumental leadership failure.
While we pray for the repose of the souls of those killed in this senseless attack and wish the injured quick recovery, we urge Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to wake up from his slumber and stop dismissing every call for action as mere politics.
The protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of government, and any leader who fails in this duty has failed woefully in every other area of governance.
