The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus in Kwara Central Senatorial District has cautioned individuals and groups against politicising security challenges in the state.
In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Salaam Cementi, the group reminded those allegedly trying to gain cheap publicity by politicising insecurity, that the issue was not peculiar to Kwara State.
The APC Elders Caucus was reacting to a statement credited to the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA), where it raised the alarm over the insecurity in Kwara North and South.
The caucus said every well-meaning Kwarans should join hands with the government in tackling the security challenges in parts of the state, rather than benefitting and scoring cheap political point from the unfortunate situation.
It cautioned against dragging the name of the Emir of Ilorin into the mud by mentioning the name of the highly revered monarch.
Cementi described the IEYDA’s statement as the handiwork of some faceless politicians who would go to any length at promoting their selfish ambitions, rather than contributing meaningfully to the unity, progress and development of the state.
The caucus noted the efforts of the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at restoring peace to the troubled communities and maintain law and order in every part of the state.
It recalled that the governor, in company of some security chiefs at the weekend visited the affected communities, including Babanla and Oke-Ode to identify with the people of the communities and commiserated with them.
The caucus also applauded the governor’s directive to Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) to take inventory and immediately extend palliatives to the victims of banditry in the affected communities.
It also hailed the governor’s pragmatic approach to the issue of security, as well as his concern for the people of the affected communities.
It enjoined the people of the state to join hands with the governor in his efforts to make the state safe for all to live.