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The Digest:

Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni criticized Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga for prioritizing political attacks on former President Goodluck Jonathan over the country's escalating insecurity. Oseni accused the Presidency of lacking empathy as residents flee from banditry in Kwara South

Key Points:
  • Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni criticized the presidency for attacking former President Goodluck Jonathan.
  • He accused Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga of prioritizing political fights over addressing insecurity.
  • Oseni's comments came as residents of Kwara South fled their homes due to bandit attacks.
  • He stated that the verbal assault showed a lack of empathy from the nation's leaders.
  • This followed Onanuga's statement dismissing Jonathan's record and blaming him for economic troubles.
  • Onanuga alleged Jonathan's administration engaged in frivolous spending and ran the economy aground.
  • The exchange occurs amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
The critique underscores a growing public sentiment that questions the government's focus, where political point-scoring appears to overshadow the urgent need for security and stability in troubled regions.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria