Ogbere Blasts Wadada Over Alleged Neglect of Udege Clash Victims

…..Opposition figure decries reported sharing of relief funds, demands justice for affected communities

A Nasarawa-based opposition figure, Ibrahim Ogbere, has strongly berated Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, over what he described as neglect of victims of the recent communal clash in Udege, which reportedly claimed over 80 lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira.

In a statement on Facebook, Ogbere expressed outrage over allegations that funds meant for victims were distributed indiscriminately, including to individuals accused of participating in the violence.

His unedited words:

Wadada why?

“It is deeply insulting to our people and to our homeland that Sen. Wadada would bring money meant for victims and instructed to be shared not only among those who suffered, but also among those who attacked, killed, and burned down homes.

How can justice exist where there is no distinction between victims and perpetrators? Over 80 people were killed. Countless houses were burned. Yet not a single arrest has been made. Instead, those responsible are reportedly being rewarded with ₦3 million. Why? What kind of justice is this?

Those who led him to our land have failed us. Their focus was not on the wounded, the displaced, or the grieving but on themselves. Many who were never affected still took a share, while those who lost everything are left with little or nothing.

This is not support; it is a betrayal. Our land deserves fairness, accountability and respect not actions that deepen wounds and reward injustice.

I cried until blood came out of my eyes. God please give us the right leaders no matter their plan manipulation.”

“It is deeply insulting to our people and to our homeland that money meant for victims would be shared not only among those who suffered losses but also among those alleged to have carried out attacks, killings, and destruction,” he said.

He questioned the absence of accountability following the incident, noting that no arrests have been made despite the scale of destruction.

“How can justice exist where there is no distinction between victims and perpetrators? Over 80 people were killed, and countless homes were burned, yet no one has been held accountable,” Ogbere stated.

The opposition figure further alleged that some beneficiaries of the relief were not directly affected by the crisis, while many victims were left with little or no support.

“Those who facilitated the process failed the people. Their focus was not on the wounded, displaced, or grieving, but on personal interests. Many who were not affected reportedly received funds, while those who lost everything were neglected,” he added.

Ogbere described the situation as a betrayal of public trust, calling for fairness, accountability, and respect for the affected communities.

“This is not support; it is a betrayal. Our land deserves justice and responsible leadership, not actions that deepen wounds and reward injustice,” he said.

He also appealed for improved leadership and a more transparent approach to handling humanitarian interventions in the state.