PDP Accuses APC of Violence and Intimidation Ahead of Edo Governorship Election

Strategic Insights -

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for the Governorship Election in Edo State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of unleashing violence and intimidation on them at the Oba's Palace, leading to a press conference where they condemned the APC's actions. The PDP maintained that they are not intimidated by the violence and that the APC must be held accountable for their actions. The council also accused the APC of desecrating the palace of the respected traditional institution and called for an apology.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has accused the APC of unleashing violence and intimidation on them at the Oba's Palace, leading to a press conference to condemn the APC's actions.
  • The PDP maintained that they are not intimidated by the violence and that the APC must be held accountable for their actions.
  • The council also accused the APC of desecrating the palace of the respected traditional institution and called for an apology.
  • The PDP accused APC leader Adams Oshiomhole of being desperate to foist Ize-Iyamu, the APC governorship candidate, on the people of Edo State to have unfettered access to the state treasury and shield himself from prosecution.
  • The PDP stated that they will not be distracted by the APC's attempts to intimidate them and will continue to focus on good governance and issue-based campaign.

Statistics:

  • The PDP stated that the APC's actions at the Oba Palace were not the first time they had resorted to violence, citing an incident where APC members shotguns at PDP leaders in Edo North.
  • The PDP also stated that the APC's candidate, Ize-Iyamu, has always shown open disparagement and disrespect for the traditional institution in Edo state.
  • The PDP mentioned that individuals in the APC have made statements condoning violence against the PDP at the Oba Palace.

Sources:

  • [1] Kola Ologbondiyan and High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, joint press conference by the spokespersons for the PDP and the PDP Campaign Council for Edo State.
  • [2] The National Working Committee of the APC, press statement attempting to divert public attention from the culpability of APC leaders in Edo state.