The Social Democratic Party in Gombe State has categorically rejected foodstuffs distributed by the APC-led state government, describing the move as “nothing more than a politically motivated propaganda aimed at deceiving the people of Gombe State.”
According to Adamu Modibbo, Acting Chairman of SDP Gombe State, “The timing of this distribution is questionable. If the government truly cared about the people, why didn’t they distribute these foodstuffs months ago when inflation and hunger were at their peak?”
The party alleges that the foodstuffs were part of the long-awaited palliatives meant for the people but were deliberately hoarded by the government. Modibbo added, “Now, they are being released for political gain, further exposing the insincerity of the APC administration.”
The SDP also expressed concerns about the safety and quality of the foodstuffs, stating that they cannot guarantee their suitability for human consumption. “We refuse to be part of any distribution that may put the health of our people at risk,” Modibbo emphasized.
Furthermore, the party accused the APC government of being responsible for the hunger and economic hardship in Gombe State. Modibbo suggested, “If they genuinely want to fight hunger, they should invest in agriculture, create jobs, support businesses, and implement policies that reduce the cost of essential commodities.”
The SDP called on the people of Gombe to hold the APC-led government responsible, saying, “See through this act of political desperation. Our people deserve real solutions, not last-minute gimmicks disguised as relief.”
