APC Alleges PDP Plot to Rig Imo State Election

Strategic Insights -

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the upcoming election through fake military uniforms and propaganda. The APC's campaign organization commander, Iheukwumere Alaribe, made this allegation during a press conference in Owerri, stating that the PDP has been stockpiling fake military uniforms to create an impression that the APC is preparing for violence. Alaribe also accused the PDP of instigating the arrest of APC members by the Department of State Services (DSS). In response, the PDP dismissed the allegations and accused the state government of training thugs at the Imo College of Advance Professional Studies (ICAPS).

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has alleged that the PDP is planning to rig the upcoming election in Imo State using fake military uniforms and propaganda.
  • The APC's campaign organization commander, Iheukwumere Alaribe, reported that fake military uniforms have been stockpiled in various areas in the state.
  • Alaribe also accused the PDP of instigating the arrest of five APC members by the Department of State Services (DSS) staff.
  • The PDP has denied the allegations and accused the state government of training thugs at the Imo College of Advance Professional Studies (ICAPS).
  • The PDP also condemned the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) for refusing to broadcast the activities of other political parties in the state, calling for sanctions from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and citing contravention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.

Statistics:

  • 5 APC members have been arrested by the DSS staff at the instigation of the PDP, according to Alaribe.
  • The APC has stockpiled fake military uniforms in various locations in Imo State.
  • The PDP accused the state government of training thugs at the Imo College of Advance Professional Studies (ICAPS).
  • The Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) has refused to broadcast the activities of other political parties in the state.

Sources:

  • Leadership
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)