The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of showing shocking insensitivity by attending the Argungu Fishing Festival while parts of Kwara State reel under escalating terrorist attacks.
In a statement on Sunday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi condemned the President’s one-day trip to Kebbi State on Saturday, calling it “grossly ill-timed” as deadly violence continues to grip the nation.
The ADC highlighted that nearly 1,300 Nigerians have been killed in just 41 days, with hundreds—including women and children—still held hostage by terrorists. “While innocent citizens in Kwara suffer unimaginable terror, the Commander-in-Chief chooses to celebrate at a festival,” the party said.
Adding fuel to the controversy, the party raised concerns over a viral video allegedly released by terrorists in connection with recent abductions in Kaiama Local Government Area, questioning official reports on the number of victims. Fresh attacks were reported in Patigi Local Government Area as recently as Saturday night.
The ADC described the President’s visit as “tone-deaf” and “a slap in the face of grieving families in Kwara,” insisting that the nation cannot afford distractions while terrorism tightens its grip.
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