The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned the display of large banners in Benue State thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his condolence visit, describing the act as “shameless” and an insult to the victims of the ongoing killings in the region.

In a statement posted by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olorunfemi Adeyeye, on Wednesday, the AAC criticized what it called the ruling party’s attempt to whitewash tragedy with propaganda.

The banners, bearing the inscription “Renewed Hope, Rising Benue. Thank you Mr President for your condolence with the people of Benue,” were spotted across parts of the state as President Tinubu arrived for a one-day visit.

“And just like I predicted, there are large banners in Benue today with the inscription… Tinubu and the APC are shameless,” the AAC spokesperson stated.

He further described the political atmosphere in the country as an “asylum,” noting that “there’s no level of madness you won’t see. There’s always a new level to be unlocked each day.”

The party said the condolence visit, which comes amid widespread criticism over the federal government’s failure to halt the relentless attacks and killings in Benue and other parts of the Middle Belt, amounted to a performative gesture lacking in concrete action or justice for the victims.

President Tinubu’s visit comes in the wake of public outcry over the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue, which have left hundreds dead and thousands displaced.