Offa Robbery Twist: APC Sends Strong Warning To Saraki Amid Fresh Tensions

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that the 2018 Offa robbery case involving former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, remains a purely legal matter.

The party rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the state government is deliberately targeting Saraki.

This reaction followed a statement issued by the PDP on Friday, accusing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of attempting to reopen a previously concluded case for political motives.

Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Saturday, APC Publicity Secretary Abdulwaheed Babatunde described the allegations as baseless, emphasizing that the issue should be handled strictly within the judicial system.

He criticized the PDP’s stance as exaggerated and an effort to dodge responsibility, adding that neither Saraki nor the opposition party has anything to fear if they are innocent.

According to Babatunde, the courts rely on evidence and facts—not emotional narratives or attempts to distort past events.

He further stressed that no one is above the law and urged Saraki to face the legal process rather than engage in public debates through the media.

Babatunde also dismissed Saraki’s denial, arguing that it does not align with evidence already available publicly, while noting that the judiciary will ultimately determine the truth when proceedings commence.

The APC defended the decision to revisit the case, stating that it is a legitimate step toward securing justice for victims of the Offa robbery.

He added that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that anyone with a case to answer is brought before the law, with the courts serving as the proper avenue to establish guilt or innocence.

The party also accused the PDP of politicizing the matter, asserting that the AbdulRazaq-led administration remains focused on governance and development.

Babatunde highlighted ongoing efforts in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and the timely payment of salaries and pensions as evidence of the government’s priorities.

He concluded by advising Saraki to present his defense in court if he is formally charged.