ADC criticises Tinubu for attending festival amid Kwara insecurity
Bola Tinubu has come under fire from the African Democratic Congress for attending the Argungu Fishing Festival while insecurity worsens in Kwara State. The ADC, through its National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, said terrorists are consolidating control over parts of the state and that the President’s actions are insensitive. The party highlighted recent terror attacks and abductions, stressing that hundreds remain in captivity. The ADC called for urgent government action and warned that the situation in Kwara could have wider national implications.
Key takeaways
- The African Democratic Congress condemned Bola Tinubu’s participation in the Argungu Fishing Festival during a period of escalating insecurity in Kwara State.
- The ADC stated that nearly 1,300 Nigerians have been killed in the last 41 days, with hundreds still held captive by terrorists.
- The party expressed concern over a video allegedly released by terrorists related to recent abductions in Kaiama Local Government Area.
- The ADC warned that terrorist activities are spreading northward in Kwara, with potential risks for neighbouring states.
- The party urged the Federal Government to launch coordinated rescue operations, improve public communication, and strengthen interstate security efforts.
