The African Democratic Congress has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the Argungu Fishing Festival, describing the trip as ill-timed and insensitive amid worsening insecurity.
In a statement on Sunday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cautioned that terrorists are gradually consolidating control over parts of Kwara State.
Tinubu paid a one-day visit to Kebbi State, where, in addition to commissioning projects, he attended the Argungu Fishing Festival.
Reacting, the ADC criticised the President for participating in the festival despite escalating terror attacks, noting that many Nigerians have been killed within 41 days, while hundreds, including nursing mothers and children, remain in captivity.
The coalition party stated, “The African Democratic Congress, ADC, is deeply troubled by the continued deterioration of the security situation in parts of the country, particularly in Kwara State.
“We are especially concerned that at a time of rising insecurity, the President and Commander-in-Chief was in Argungu attending a fishing festival, even as credible reports indicate that nearly 1,300 Nigerians have been killed in the last 41 days. Once again, innocent Nigerians and their families are left to bear the tragic brunt of terror while the President attends a festival.
“We are also greatly disturbed by the emergence of a video allegedly released by terrorists in connection with the recent abductions in Kaiama Local Government Area, challenging official figures on the number of kidnapped victims. This development comes amid fresh reports of terrorist activity in Patigi Local Government Area of the same state as recently as last night.
