The All Progressives Congress,
APC, has reacted to a statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari blaming
Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for incessant killings in Benue.
Buhari on his visit to Benue denied knowledge
of IGP Idris’s
absence in the state, stating that he disobeyed his order .
The statement sparked different
reactions as Nigerians and politicians queried how a president
of the country will not be aware of IG of Police’s movements and decisions
concerning serious matters.
Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose mocked
Buhari’s absence of knowledge about happenings in Nigeria, describing
the situation as unfortunate.
However, responding, the APC
said the President spoke from the heart and was sincere about issues in Benue.
The party’s National Publicity
Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi speaking to Punch said Buhari’s statement
should not be misconstrued to mean the President was not in charge.
Abdullahi said, “What the
President said with regard to the IG shows the level of sincerity of Mr.
President.
“It takes a very honest and
courageous man to say what the President said and I am sure the President is
ready to deal with the situation arising from that.
“If the opposition see things
differently you can’t blame them. They are looking for anything, just anything
to bounce back to relevance but Nigerians are wiser.”
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