PDP Accuses President Tinubu of Unseriousness over Benue Killings

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong condemnation of the recent killings in Benue State, accusing President Bola Tinubu of displaying unseriousness in responding to the violence. The party highlighted that over 200 Nigerians, including children, have been killed in the state, with the government of President Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seemingly standing aloof, allowing the bandits to continue their attacks with impunity. The PDP urged President Tinubu to take decisive action to end the killings, describing the APC government as incompetent in handling security issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has condemned the killings of over 200 Nigerians in Benue State, describing it as a "horrifying chapter" in the nation's history under the APC government.
  • The party alleged that the bandits are being emboldened by President Tinubu's "lethargic approach" to security, leading to a surge in violence and killings.
  • The PDP accused President Tinubu of not living up to his responsibility as the Commander-in-Chief, and described the APC government as "overwhelmed" and "abandoning" the security and wellbeing of citizens.
  • The main opposition party commended the security forces for their efforts at tackling the menace of insecurity in the country, but criticized President Tinubu's leadership as "lacking".
  • The PDP urged President Tinubu to visit the troubled communities in Benue State and take decisive action to end the killings.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 Nigerians, including children, have been killed in Benue State.
  • The PDP stated that terrorists and bandits have invaded and overrun communities in series of coordinated daily bloody attacks.
  • Over 600,000 Nigerians have been killed in the last two years.

Sources:

  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (n.d.). PDP Condemns Killing of Over 200 Nigerians in Benue State. Retrieved from
  • The Punch. (2023, February 21). APC has failed to decisively confront insecurity – PDP.