The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Monday severely reprimanded Governor Monday Okpebholo and the state government over its perceived “callous and insensitive jamboree” at a time the nation was mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Recall that ex-President Buhari passed away in London on Sunday at about 4.30 pm at the age of 82 following a protracted illness, throwing the nation into grief.
In a statement signed by the publicity secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the party stated that it was deeply disturbing and utterly disrespectful that while Nigerians were still coming to terms with the loss of a former President and a prominent national figure, “the Edo State Governor and his associates chose to throw a public celebration complete with a live band—dancing and reveling, as if in mockery of the moment”.
According to Nehikhare, “This shameful display not only reflects a gross insensitivity to the mood of the nation but also dishonours the memory of a man who, despite political differences, remains a symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Regardless of former President Buhari’s stance during the 2020 elections, his passing deserved solemnity, not celebration. Especially, when he insisted that democratic process must not be compromised and interfered with”.
The Edo PDP therefore extended its “heartfelt condolences” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Buhari family, and all Nigerians “on the passing of an uncommon democrat, patriot, and elder statesman”.
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