The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of its Lagos State Chapter Chairman, Honourable Philip Olabode Aivoji, who was abducted on his way to Lagos from Ibadan, Oyo State.
Aivoji and a few others were at the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway on Thursday on their way from a party assignment.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP is seriously concerned about Aivoji’s well-being and safety, especially considering his age and health status.
It stated: “Our Party condemns the distressing spate of kidnappings for ransom, mindless killings, marauding of communities, and other acts of terrorism across the country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s watch and calls for urgent action to ensure the release of all those held in kidnappers’ dens in various parts of the country.”
The PDP noted that the alarming situation is an agonising confirmation that the security intelligence, command, operation, and coordination structure under President Tinubu has collapsed.
It added, “It is lamentable that despite widespread outcry by Nigerians, the Tinubu administration remains insensitive, nonchalant, and laidback on security matters.
“Despite the killing of over 5000 Nigerians and the maiming and kidnapping of many more since he took office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu has not taken any concrete presidential measure to stem the carnage beyond issuing insipid press statements and extemporaneous security orders whenever an attack occurs.
“More heartbreaking is that the Tinubu-led APC administration continues to play to the gallery by mouthing false assurances while many Nigerians are languishing in kidnappers’ dens and families grieving over the daily killing of our citizens by terrorists.
“Our Party, however, appreciates and commends the efforts of our gallant men and women in uniform for their patriotism, courage, and determination in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other social vices plaguing our country despite daunting challenges.”
The PDP charged the security high command to take urgent steps to secure the release of Aivoji and all other Nigerians trapped in abductors’ camps in various parts of the country.
It called on Nigerians to be alert and continue to support security agencies in their efforts to safeguard the nation at this very critical time.
. TheWitness
