Kwara APC Says Offa Robbery Case Should Be Decided in Court, Not Media

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on former Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Peoples Democratic Party to let the courts handle issues linked to the Offa robbery case rather than “resort to media narratives.

In a statement on April 20, 2026, APC State Publicity Secretary Abdulwaheed Olawale Babatunde said recent comments from Saraki and the PDP were “attempts to distort the ongoing legal process.”

“The court deals with evidence and facts, not dramatic statements aimed at erasing history,” the APC said. “Anyone confident of their innocence should not fear trial.”

The party maintained that the matter should not be politicised and stressed that “the proper place for explanations is the courtroom, not social media or press statements.”

Responding to Saraki’s denial of any link to convicted suspects in the case, the APC described the claim as questionable, saying testimonies and evidence presented during investigations would be examined when proceedings resume.

“The testimonies of key individuals, including those involved in the investigation, do not support the claims being made,” the statement read.

The APC said the renewed public debate points to wider concerns about alleged political sponsorship of violent crimes and insisted the judiciary must work without interference. “No amount of noise can stop the law from taking its course. If anyone has questions to answer, the court remains the rightful place,” it added.

The party commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for “ensuring that due process is followed, regardless of political affiliations,” and said the state government “deserves commendation for applying the law without fear or favour. No one is above the law

It also cited the administration’s work in infrastructure, education, healthcare, rural development, and prompt payment of salaries and pensions, arguing that opposition attempts to revisit the Offa robbery case aim to shift attention from current governance efforts.

“Kwarans are wiser now and will not be dragged back to an era of political godfatherism and mismanagement of public resources,” the APC said, adding that the AbdulRazaq administration remains focused on security, justice, and development despite political distractions.