The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over the rising wave of insecurity in the state, alleging that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has become incapacitated and unable to fulfill his constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property.
In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Leye Igbabo, the PDP condemned the continued killings of innocent residents, many of whom were reportedly attacked while going about their lawful businesses.
The party expressed dismay that the perpetrators of these attacks, said to have been ongoing for months, have operated without resistance or consequence, questioning the presence and effectiveness of the state government.
According to the PDP, no fewer than 50 people have been killed in recent weeks across various communities in the state, yet no arrests or prosecutions have been made.
The statement also recalled previous incidents involving armed herdsmen who allegedly carried out violent attacks without any meaningful government response.
The PDP attributed Governor Aiyedatiwa’s alleged inaction to political compromises, claiming that his silence might be tied to support he received from certain powerful figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) during his campaign for the party’s governorship ticket.
“We have reasons to believe that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s hands are tied and incapacitated because most of these mindless killings are allegedly being perpetrated by criminals from his benefactor’s geopolitical zone and ethnic group,” the statement said.
The opposition party warned that the current level of insecurity reflects a deeper crisis of governance and urged the governor to stop playing politics with the lives of citizens.
Calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene, the PDP urged the federal government to take urgent action.
It even suggested the consideration of a state of emergency on insecurity in Ondo State should the killings persist unchecked.
“These killings are one too many and indicative of helplessness, hopelessness and huge compromise of those in the corridor of power in Ondo State,” the statement added.
The PDP stressed the need for immediate and effective measures to prevent further loss of lives and to restore public confidence in the state’s leadership.
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