Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and prominent voice from Kwara South, Otunba Adetunji Oyabambi, has cautioned Senator Oyelola Ashiru to refrain from comments capable of deepening division in the senatorial district.

Oyabambi was reacting to a statement credited to the lawmaker, in which he reportedly said that "Offa and Ibolo have 45 percent of the votes to determine whoever becomes the senator of the district."

Describing the comment as reckless, insensitive, and unbecoming of a public leader, Oyabambi said such utterances undermine the spirit of unity and shared purpose needed to move Kwara South forward.

"At a time when Kwara South is facing serious socio-economic challenges - from insecurity and...