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By Myke Agunwa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the gruesome massacre of over 200 Nigerians including children in Benue State, describing it as another horrifying chapter in the history of the nation under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, who has not shown empathy and commitment as the nation boils.
The PDP said that it is alarmed by reports of how terrorists and bandits invaded and overran communities in series of coordinated daily bloody attacks, unleashing violence and murdering hundreds of defenseless compatriots unchallenged, while the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led APC government remains largely unconcerned.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba on Monday, the party said “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.
“President Tinubu should be held responsible for the killings in Nigeria having not demonstrated the will and commitment expected of a Commander-in-Chief in the fight against terrorism in our country.”
The main opposition party alleged that the President and the ruling party have remained aloof and resorted to passing the buck, with aides issuing lame press statements without corresponding urgent presidential action to guarantee the security of citizens.
“The obvious fact is that President Tinubu and the APC are overwhelmed and have abandoned the security and wellbeing of citizens which are the primary purpose of government. Instead, they are focused on politics and illusive re-election in 2027 while leaving the nation at the mercy of outlaws who have killed over 600,000 Nigerians in the last two years”.
The party charged President Tinubu to end his lethargic approach to security. The party challenged him to show leadership as the Commander-in-Chief and lead from the front by immediately visiting the troubled communities in Benue State and taking decisive action to end the killings in the country.
The PDP commended the security forces for their gallantry and sacrifices in securing the nation.
The party commiserated with the families of the victims of the senseless killings in Benue State and other parts of our country, urging security agencies not to relent in their effort to ensure the security of lives and property in Nigeria.