Samuel Ortom has advised the Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) to concentrate on the protection of lives and properties of Nigerians till the end of its tenure on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Governor Ortom said this while reaching to the attack on the family house of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in Kwara State.
In a statement by his spokesman, Terver Akase, the Governor called the attack on the family house of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in Kwara State, shameful, terrible and tension-triggerin Kwara State and the country at large.
“He says the use of thugs backed by police to intimidate and silence political opponents must be condemned by all Nigerians as the country prepares for this year’s elections,” Governor Ortom to have said.
“The Governor stresses that the All Progressives Congress, APC administration ought not to focus only on the coming elections but remember that their tenure runs till May 29, 2019, within which time they are responsible for the security of lives and property of every Nigerian.”
Ortom urged security operatives to be truthful in their hunt for those suspected to be responsible for the attack on the Senate President’s house, “even if they are supporters of the ruling APC.”
Governor Ortom warned youths not to allow themselves to be used by some politicians for violence.
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