The Kwara South Peoples Democratic Party Media Team has accused Kwara Rebuilders of engaging in selective political outrage over their demand for an apology from former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, regarding the 2018 Offa robbery.
The team, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Comrade Habib Suleiman, said the Offa robbery remained a painful tragedy, noting that the victims deserved justice and their families deserved compassion. However, it described the attempt to use the incident as a recurring political weapon as unfair and misleading.
It argued that the conviction of individuals involved in the robbery did not automatically establish the criminal liability of every person politically associated with them, insisting that allegations must be supported by credible evidence.
The PDP media team also questioned the renewed prosecution of Saraki by the Kwara State Government, referring to earlier federal prosecutorial advice which, according to the statement, indicated that sufficient evidence linking him to the robbery had not been established.
It challenged the government to explain the basis for the renewed proceedings, warning against the use of the judicial process for political purposes. The team stressed that criminal charges should not be presented as proof of guilt.
Turning its attention to the APC-led administration, the PDP team challenged Kwara Rebuilders to demand accountability over the government’s performance since 2019, particularly on insecurity, infrastructure and economic development.
It said insecurity had disrupted farming activities, displaced residents, threatened livelihoods and affected businesses across communities in Kwara South. It also raised concerns about poor road conditions, healthcare delivery, educational facilities and limited employment opportunities.
The statement questioned why Kwara Rebuilders appeared more interested in criticising opposition figures than examining the performance of the government they supported.
The team maintained that residents of Kwara South deserved effective security, functional roads, quality education, accessible healthcare and economic opportunities, rather than what it described as recycled political accusations.
It added that while the Offa robbery should never be forgotten, the present administration must also be held accountable for its record, stressing that those in government must answer questions about the welfare and security of the people.
“You cannot continuously interrogate yesterday while refusing to account for today. You cannot demand accountability from the opposition while shielding your own government from scrutiny,” the statement said.
Signed: Comrade Habib Suleiman
Secretary, Kwara South PDP Media Team