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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s dismissal of kidnappings in the country has confirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is insensitive to the sufferings of Nigerians.
A statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, it argued that by attempting to trivialise kidnapping, Osinbajo clearly demonstrates that the APC-led government was not connected to the people, but only pretends towards them during electioneering.
“In dismissing the security problem, the Vice President is simply telling victims of kidnapping that as far as the APC and its administration are concerned, they have not suffered enough.
“Such anti-people disposition, as being witnessed under the APC, can only come from an uncaring and insensitive administration that does not have the mandate of the people.
“It is, therefore, unfortunate that instead of being remorseful and seeking solutions, Osinbajo is rather playing on the sensibility of Nigerians by attempting to justify his comment, which has been widely condemned by citizens from all walks of life,” the statement reads.
The party noted that Osinbajo has only succeeded in showcasing President Muhammadu Buhari’s incompetence and failure in securing the country, adding: “He has also ridiculed his office in the eye of the international community, who is well aware of the gravity of kidnapping and other security challenges confronting Nigeria.”