From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being unconcerned by the killings in Benue State.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, it alleged terrorists, who are on killing spree in Benue State are emboldened by President Tinubu’s lethargic approach to security in the country.
While condemning the killings, it said it was another horrifying chapter in the history of the under the All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled federal government.
“The PDP is alarmed by reports of how terrorists and bandits invaded and overran communities in series of coordinated daily bloody attacks, unleashing violence, murdering hundreds of defenseless 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, “ the opposition party stated.
The PDP stated that ‘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.
“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 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.”
It charged President Tinubu to show leadership as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and lead from the front by immediately visiting troubled communities in Benue State, as well as take decisive steps to end the killings in the country.
The opposition party, while commiserating with the families of the recent killings in Benue and other parts of the country, commended security forces for their gallantry and sacrifices to secure the and urged them not to relent in their efforts.