APC Sees Edo Election As A Milestone For A New, Safer State

APC Sees Edo Election As A Milestone For A New, Safer State

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has announced that the state is on the verge of becoming a new, violence-free zone, despite the unrest and violence seen during the lead-up to the September 21 governorship election…… CONTINUE READING

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, APC Publicity Secretary Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie emphasized the party’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, fair, and credible election process. He dismissed accusations from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the APC had collaborated with the police to harass and detain PDP members.

Uwadiae-Igbinigie criticized the PDP’s claims as unfounded, stating, “The media is flooded with these baseless accusations by the PDP about the police targeting their members at our behest.”

He further clarified that a recent incident involved the arrest of an armed youth in Uromi, who allegedly confessed that his weapon was supplied by a local government chairman to target APC members. The police, according to Uwadiae-Igbinigie, have been diligent in their efforts to apprehend those involved, despite the PDP’s criticisms.

He added, “It is concerning that the state governor has made inflammatory statements, especially in light of evidence suggesting that members of his party were involved in the killing of a police officer during an attack on our gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.”

The APC applauded the police for their efforts to maintain security and called on all security agencies to uphold their responsibilities as the election approaches. The party urged Edo residents to disregard PDP’s claims and maintain faith in a fair electoral process.

The PDP has recently urged international bodies and civil society groups to focus on the Edo elections and accused the Nigerian police of working in concert with the APC to suppress its members.

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