The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lashed out at former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over his allegation of the Oyo kidnapping being orchestrated by Governor Seyi Makinde, to blackmail President Bola Tinubu.
A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the South West, Sanya Atofarati, condemned and described the allegation as reckless, insensitive and politically dangerous.
Atofarati added that such a statement is not only irresponsible and provocative, but also exposes Fayose’s glaring double standards on insecurity, political morality and public accountability.
He said at a time when Nigerians are being killed, abducted and displaced by criminal elements across the country, it is both shameful and unfortunate that a former governor would seek to convert a national tragedy into a platform for political mischief.
DAILY POST recalls that Fayose had, following the recent kidnapping of pupils and teachers by gunmen in some local government areas of Oyo State, alleged that the state government orchestrated the recent abduction in parts of the state as part of a plot to embarrass Tinubu.
Fayose made the allegation while speaking on a televised programme, where he questioned the response of the Oyo State Government to the incident and suggested that political considerations might have influenced its handling.
However, Atofarati urges Nigerians to reject attempts to weaponise insecurity for partisan advantage. We stand firmly with the government and people of Oyo State in this difficult moment and commend Governor Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to the security and welfare of the people.
“This is a reckless and politically dangerous allegation. Security challenges require responsible leadership, national unity and sincere collaboration, not inflammatory allegations from individuals whose political positions shift according to personal interests,” Atofarati said.
