PDP sympathises with Oke-Ode community over bandits’ massacre
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed deepest sorrow and outrage over the gruesome massacre of innocent citizens in Oke-Ode community in the Ifelodun local government area of the State by heartless and inhuman bandits.
According to the party, the unprovoked attack is despicable, senseless, and the height of man’s inhumanity to man which must be condemned by all people of conscience.
In a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party condoled 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 overwhelmed the 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 Kwara 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.
“A responsible and responsive leader should personally visit Oke-Ode, stand with the mourners, and assure citizens of decisive action. Sadly, Governor AbdulRahma 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 confused handling of the state’s worsening security situation. Under his watch, terror is reigning, kidnappers are taking over rural villages and nowhere appears safe again
“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 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,” the statement added.