The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have abandoned the security of citizens and focusing on 2027 re-election bid.
In a statement issued on Monday, PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba asked the President to end the killings in Benue state.
According to him, the APC is focused on politics and their 2027 re-election bid while leaving the country at the mercy of criminals , who, according to him, have killed over 600,000 Nigerians in the past two years.
The statement said, “The PDP is alarmed by reports of how terrorists and bandits invaded and overran communities in a series of coordinated daily bloody attacks, unleashing violence, murdering hundreds of defenceless compatriots unchallenged, while the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led APC government remains largely unconcerned.
“It is clear that the assailants marauding communities in various states of our country are being emboldened by President Tinubu’s lethargic approach to security as well as the alleged complicity of the APC, which has failed to decisively confront the situation given its reported connection with terrorist interests.
“It is traumatic to watch the gory pictures and videos of Nigerians who were murdered in cold blood in Benue State and other parts of the country while President Tinubu and the APC carry on as if all is well.”
Ologunagba said Tinubu should be held responsible for the killings, noting that he “has not demonstrated the will and commitment expected of a commander-in-chief in the fight against terrorism in our country.
“Instead, he has remained largely aloof and resorted to passing the buck with his aides, issuing lame press statements without corresponding urgent presidential action to guarantee the security of citizens”.
The PDP spokesperson urged security agencies not to relent in protecting lives and properties.
Tinubu has abandoned security of citizens for 2027 re-election bid, PDP lashes at President
