The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his comments on the recent attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the state. Atiku had stated that the attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least four people in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government, was a reminder that insecurity remains a pervasive issue in Nigeria.
The APC’s response came in a statement issued by Mohammed Abdullahi, the party’s State Publicity Secretary. The party accused Atiku of attempting to score political points from the insecurity situation in the state. The APC noted that Atiku had been silent when Boko Haram overran Adamawa communities and displaced families, but has now chosen to speak out as the state is gradually returning to peace under the APC leadership.
The party described Atiku’s comments as a “shameless politicisation of insecurity” and stated that the APC government is working to address the security challenges in the state. The APC claimed that competent and patriotic individuals are handling the situation, and that the party is committed to supporting the armed forces and security agents in their efforts to defeat the insurgents.
The APC also extended its condolences to the victims of the Wagga Mongoro attack and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the defeat of the insurgents. The party stated that the people of Adamawa are not deceived by Atiku’s comments and know the difference between genuine solidarity and empty posturing.
The attack on Wagga Mongoro is the latest in a series of security incidents in Adamawa State, which has been affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in recent years. The APC’s criticism of Atiku’s comments reflects the ongoing political tensions in the state, where the party is seeking to maintain its control in the face of opposition from other political groups.
The situation in Adamawa State highlights the ongoing security challenges facing Nigeria, where the Boko Haram insurgency has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of many more. The federal government has pledged to address the security situation, but the APC’s criticism of Atiku’s comments suggests that the issue is likely to remain a contentious one in the run-up to future elections.
