You Were In Lagos But Ignored Ibadan – Agbedi Blasts Tinubu Over Oyo Abduction

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Frederick Agbedi, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his failure to visit Oyo State despite the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state.

Naija News reports that the lawmaker spoke during an appearance on Channels Television.

He demanded that the President step down from office if he is unable to handle the nation’s security situation.

Agbedi said, “Yes, since he’s unable, he should quit.” 

“Take, for example, Mr. President went to Jos. He went to Jos to sympathise with the people of Plateau State who suffered an insecurity attack. What did the president say? He said the Jos airport had no lights, so in the next 10 minutes, he was going to leave. He didn’t even go to see the people; he met the people at the Jos airport.

“Let me ask you, you said there was no light on the tarmac. Beautiful. Are you ready to lead your people? Let me tell you how many children are in captivity in Oyo State. The president was in Lagos. So, the president was in Lagos; did he go to Ibadan? He sent his NSA,” he said on the current affairs show.

Over 40 students and teachers were abducted in the state last month, sparking national outrage and protests.

Following the development, President Tinubu sent a high-powered delegation, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu; and others to the South-West state.

The president promised to ensure the release of the abductees, vowing that terrorism has no room in Nigeria.

More than one month after they were taken away, the abductees are still in captivity.