The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has congratulated the government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted schoolchildren and teachers.
The party described the rescue of the victims as the outcome of sustained citizen engagement, consistent media pressure, and the responsive leadership of the Oyo State government.
It noted that Governor Seyi Makinde demonstrated what responsible leadership looks like by treating public criticism and concern not as an affront, but as a call to intensify efforts to secure the victims’ release.
In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Olusegun Adewara, the Kwara PDP lamented that 176 residents of Woro community abducted since February 3, 2026 remain in captivity.
It noted that the successful rescue in Oyo happened because Governor Makinde showed true leadership, made the crisis his top priority, and worked closely with the federal government and security agencies.
“The Kwara PDP commends the people of Oyo State and the Southwest, the media houses, the Rattel Movement led by VeryDarkMan, and every private citizen who used their voice to keep the federal and Oyo State government on their toes until those children were freed.
“The party observed that throughout the difficult period, Governor Makinde accepted public criticisms and demands for greater action as part of the burden of leadership. Instead of treating concerned citizens as adversaries, he acknowledged their concerns, personally engaged with protesters, explained the efforts of government and reassured them that every necessary step was being taken to secure the victims’ freedom,” the party stated.
It, however, called on the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to expedite action on the rescue of the people abducted from Woro and other parts of the state.