The Presidency yesterday criticised former presidential
candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi,
over his comments on the recent tragic stampedes that claimed lives, including
those of children, in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja.
This is coming as the LP yesterday insisted that the
unfortunate food stampedes across the country, were clear evidence of the
hunger epidemic that has descended on the nation.
This is even as the All Progressives Congress, APC, kicked
back at criticism by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying stampedes also took
place under their watch.
Reacting to the tragedies in tweets on X, Obi had described
the stampedes as systemic failures plaguing Nigeria and expressed concern that
despite the nation’s abundant resources and fertile land, citizens are dying of
hunger.
In response to Obi’s tweets, Special Adviser on Media and
Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, said Obi was simply
politicising the tragedies to achieve cheap points.
According to Dare via his X handle, Obi’s remarks are
indecent.
He wrote: “When seeking someone who benefits from the
misfortune of others or from confusion — what the Yoruba people describe as
Aríje nínú Màdàrú — look no further than Peter Obi.
“His recent comments on the avoidable tragedies in Anambra
and Oyo states lack statesmanship and decency, even as he clings to the fading
echoes of his much-vaunted political victory. This attempt to score cheap
political points falls flat.
“In times of unfortunate tragedy, leaders are expected to
speak responsibly and offer support. President Tinubu cancelled all
engagements, expressed profound sadness over the loss of lives, and ordered an
immediate investigation.
‘’That is the way of true leadership. These incidents have
highlighted critical issues that must be addressed.”
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