Ben Dunno, Warri
Former Minister of Information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire, has appraised the security situation in Kaduna State that has led to wanton destruction of lives and property and described Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as a disaster in the history of a one-time most peaceful state.
Reacting to the recent killings in Southern Kaduna during an interactive session with newsmen at his country home in Oporoja community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, at the weekend, Prof. Oyovbaire, lamented the display of arrogance and the insensitive nature of Governor El’Rufai in handling the situation.
“One of the young leaders in the country today that has disappointed me so much is the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El’Rufai. That young man is a disaster in Kaduna State in terms of finding a lasting solution to the crisis ravaging the state since he assumed office.
“Look at what is happening in Kaduna State today, I spent 14 years in Zaria and I used to love that particular place in Kaduna because of its beautiful landscape and I used to say if I had my choice to choose where I would like to stay, I would move to that area but look at what is happening there today.
“But God forbid, if I had moved, I probably would have been dead by now, and that is the kind of situation today as it gradually becomes worse under a young man, with due respect to El’Rufia. Under his watch, how can a state be catapulted to virtually a disaster? From this angle of discussion, El’Rufia is a disaster.”
Commenting on the outcome of the last elections at both the state and national levels, Prof. Oyovbaire commended Delta State for the massive support it has shown to the PDP before, during and after the elections, adding that this has further demonstrated their belief in the party and its leadership.
On the presidential elections, he commended the party flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for approaching the tribunal, stating that this was the right thing any statesman in his class would do given the evidence at his disposal.
“Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has done well by going to the tribunal and a good number of knowledgeable minds have been assembled and they will comb every area where these elections took place.
“The little I now know today is that he has in his possession, very strong evidence and at a general level, allow him to test the process and I’m glad that he has beaten the deadline in approaching the tribunal and a lot will be revealed in the process.