Oriire Abduction: PDP Chieftain Tackles Tinubu Govt Over Insecurity
…Condemns rising killings, warns politicians against using violence for power struggle
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West, Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the situation is becoming increasingly alarming and unbearable for citizens.
In a statement made available to journalists, Ewenla described Oyo State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria before what he referred to as the declaration of presidential ambition by Governor Seyi Makinde.
According to him, recent security challenges facing the state and other parts of the country are allegedly being orchestrated by enemies of democracy and progress.
He condemned the continuous violence, killings, and acts of terrorism occurring in different regions of the country, especially in northern Nigeria, noting that the insecurity is gradually spreading to the southern region.
“It is painful that some individuals choose to destabilize states and the country for political interests, power struggle, or selfish ambitions,” he said.
“Those sponsoring violence and insecurity should fear God and remember that every human being will one day give account before God.”
Ewenla lamented that many Nigerians can no longer travel freely without fear for their safety. Recounting a recent personal experience, he revealed that his family and friends became worried after he travelled from Oyo State to Lagos State in the evening due to the fear of attacks and insecurity on Nigerian roads.
He recalled a time during his student days at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) when he could confidently travel overnight without fear, stressing that insecurity has now changed the lifestyle and movement of Nigerians.
The PDP stalwart emphasized that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property, as well as ensuring the welfare of citizens.
He added that many Nigerians believe the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling APC has not met public expectations in addressing insecurity and other national challenges.
Ewenla also warned politicians against using violence, criminality, terrorism, or insecurity as political tools to manipulate the political atmosphere or weaken opponents.
“Politics should never become a reason for bloodshed or destruction of innocent lives.
Democracy must be built on peace, dialogue, fairness, and the rule of law,” he stated.
He urged all Nigerians to remain vigilant, security conscious, prayerful, and united despite the current challenges facing the country.
“No political ambition is worth the blood of innocent Nigerians. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we must collectively protect the unity, peace, and future of our dear nation,” he added.
