Offa LG Secretariat Isn't Aluta Ground

 Offa LG Secretariat Isn't Aluta Ground

The Incompetence of the PDP Candidate for Offa Local Government: A Show of Arrogance and Display of Disregard for Democratic Values

Recent actions by the PDP candidate for Offa Local Government, along with his supporters who serve as group administrators of the Offa Local Government WhatsApp platform, have raised serious concerns about their competence and suitability for leadership, beyond oration and obscure verbosity. They have consistently shown their lack of tolerance of opposing views and the lack of temperament and composure befitting of a leader. The WhatsApp group, which is meant to be an inclusive platform for all community members, has been hijacked into becoming a promotional tool for their narrow party interest and of their candidate whilst they are unrepentant in their concerted effort to silent others.

Recent activities have shown that posts and content supporting candidates from other parties is met with criticism and highhanded resentment. This behaviour shows a blatant disregard for civil mannerisms and the ethos and culture of Omoluabi, which should be the capstone on any public discourse and engagement in a place like Offa. But one shouldn't really be surprised because they pride to have experience in nothing else but in activism, aluta, civil disobedience, protest, and gangsterism. This sort of behaviour and character shows their true identity!

The PDP candidate and his supporters have denigrated the importance of free speech and expression, which are essential in any public or political discourse. Whenever any respected members of the community attempt to caution these WhatsApp administrators, they were often met with abuse and disrespect. This lack of respect for community leaders underscores the candidate's failure to instil discipline, decorum, and good character among his supporters. This kind of behaviour raises serious concerns about how this candidate would handle the responsibilities of local governance if elected.

The situation highlights the candidate's inability to lead inclusively and fairly, casting doubt on his commitment to the best interests of Offa. Rather than fostering unity and encouraging healthy debate, he and his team have chosen to create division and suppress opposing voices — an approach that is not what Offa needs in its leadership. Offa Local Government Chairmanship position deserves to have a person with the right manners and composure, a person who is temprate, mature, stable, rational, thoughtful, simple and able to relate with all strata and segments of our community with no iota of arrogance and sense of pompous mastery.

APC New Media Team