Kwara APC replies Saraki in Offa robbery controversy

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Saheed Popoola for allegedly rewriting the history of the 2018 Offa robbery, which resulted in 33 deaths. The APC's Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Olawale Babatunde, stated that Popoola's statement was insensitive and reckless, as Popoola had linked the incident to former Senate President Bukola Saraki to gain political advantage.

The APC cited court evidence that linked convicted armed robbers to Saraki, including statements and evidence presented in court. They alleged that Yusuf Abdulwahab, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed, and former APC member Alhaji Akinnibosun had also made statements linking Saraki to the incident, which were admitted as evidence.

Babatunde argued that Popoola's comments undermined his credibility and integrity, and urged Kwara residents to consider the importance of honesty and trustworthiness when choosing their representatives. The APC Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Samari, called the statement inhuman and expressed concern for the families of the victims, emphasizing that the court had already determined the case and that attempts to introduce alternative narratives would not change the judgment.