After news broke that gunmen attacked Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s convoy in Imo, emotions were already high. Yet one controversial comment still decided to drag politics and personal rivalry into a violent incident, saying: “Hope Uzodinma may not be happy with Otti’s Sokoto trip.”
This kind of statement is reckless because it subtly points fingers without evidence, suggesting that the Imo State Governor might somehow be connected to the attack simply because of political differences or recent movements.
Comments like this turn a serious security incident into a playground for tribal and political insinuations. They promote suspicion, deepen divisions between states, and encourage people to believe that political leaders are orchestrating violence against one another. In a country already battling insecurity, such baseless allegations are dangerous—they distract from the real criminals, create unnecessary tension, and worsen public distrust instead of focusing on solutions.
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