The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State, describing it as insensitive and lacking in compassion for victims of the recent killings.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party condemned what it called a delayed and “performative” response by the Presidency following the killing of 28 people in parts of the state on March 29, 2026.
The PDP alleged that the Presidency remained silent for more than 48 hours after the incident and only acted after widespread public outrage, prompting the President’s eventual visit to Plateau State.
According to the statement, President Tinubu’s trip, which took place days after the attack, was hurried and limited to a brief engagement at the Jos airport lounge, rather than a full visit to affected communities.
“The President’s insensitivity and inhumanity were on full display,” the statement read, accusing Tinubu of showing impatience during the meeting with stakeholders and victims.
The party further claimed that the President cited time constraints and airport limitations, including lack of lighting, as reasons for not leaving the airport, a move it interpreted as a sign of deeper security concerns.
“It would have been better for President Tinubu to have stayed back in Abuja than to mount this disgraceful display,” the PDP said, adding that the visit failed to provide comfort or reassurance to grieving families.
The opposition party also criticised the Federal Government’s proposed deployment of 5,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, describing it as an inadequate response to the scale of insecurity facing Plateau State and the country at large.
“It is laughable to suggest that cameras are the panacea for the murderous insecurity ravaging Plateau State,” the statement added.
The PDP called on the Federal Government to adopt a comprehensive, community-driven approach to addressing insecurity, urging greater engagement with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions.
The Presidency has yet to respond to the PDP’s latest criticism, though it had earlier defended the President’s actions, citing logistical and security constraints surrounding the visit.