The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for using the crisis that erupted between Ifon and Ilobu recently to further its infantile politics, saying the erstwhile ruling party in the state should be ashamed of itself for trying to exploit the unfortunate loss of lives and properties for selfish political objectives.
The PDP in a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, on Monday, mocked the APC for failing in its plot to cash in on the crisis in Ifon-Ilobu to redeem its battered image in the estimation of Osun people, noting that the APC’s reckless and uncharitable comments on the crisis has further exposed its destructive tendency to the people.
Hon. Bisi dismissed the APC’s criticism of Governor Adeleke’s handling of the crisis as lame and illogical, noting that the opposition party’s narrow view on the crisis underscores its failings to take into account genuine effort by Governor Adeleke to proffer lasting solution to the decades-long crisis between the two communities.
“It is now clear to Osun people and Nigerians in general that the Osun APC in the state has no concern whatsoever for the people, particularly those in Ifon and Ilobu, where crisis recently erupted. A responsible party would be concerned about lives and properties unfortunately lost in the crisis, not trying to draw political capital as the Osun APC did,” Hon. Bisi noted.
“Osun APC suggested that Governor Adeleke didn’t handle the crisis well, but the truth which can no longer be concealed by the opposition restlessness is that, it is bitter because its plot to destabilise the state failed. It is no longer a secret that certain Osun APC leaders are fuelling the Ifon-Ilobu crisis with the expectation that it would serve its desperate power grab agenda. That is how evil the Osun APC has become just to serve its lust for power.”
Hon. Bisi said Governor Adeleke is up and doing, exploring every reasonable options to broker lasting peace in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun, pointing out that contrary to the ludicrous notions entertained by the Osun APC, Governor Adeleke has taken up initiatives, consultations and moves that will restore lasting peace.
“Contrary to the lies peddled by the Osun APC, Governor Adeleke has taken necessary measures to put the crisis out and also provide reprieve for people affected. As at yesterday, emergency management officials from the state were in the warring communities to provide relief materials to the people.
“As we speak, Governor Adeleke is visiting the communities for personal assessment and to also speak to the people there as a follow-up to several other meetings held with the traditional rulers and stakeholders in the affected communities. So, what exactly is the APC talking about except for unwittingly letting out its frustration as its plot to throw Osun in chaos failed totally.
“Peace has returned to Ifon and Ilobu and every peace-loving person in Osun state are very much happy about this. While we understand the pain of the Osun APC on the prevailing realities in the communities, we hope that the opposition can at least, show decorum and stop fouling the polity with its illogical postulations.”
