Ondo 2020: Akeredolu, APC Inciting Violence – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state has accused the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) of inciting violence and sponsoring thugs to cause mayhem in the state.
The Party state chairman, Hon. Fatai Adams, while addressing journalists at the PDP Secretariat on Monday also called on security operatives to call the APC to order.
He said:
“You are all aware of the scale of violence that marred the Local Government election conducted by the Rotimi Akeredolu led APC Government over the weekend. The outcome of the election revealed that indeed, the people have rejected the policies and programs of a Government that has pauperized them. APC thugs brutalized the people and vandalized vehicles where people resisted their rigging plan.”
“These are developments that should concern all of us, because, if not nipped in the bud now, such can rob us of our hard earned democracy.”
The party also condemned a statement credited to an APC chieftain and a Governorship aspirant, Mr. Isaac Kekemeke in a viral video encouraging violence. The party expressed shock that the security agencies are yet to apprehend D. I. Kekemeke ‘…to answer for his utterances’.
“His statement was careless and very reckless, unbecoming of a man who parades himself as a lawyer. By his utterances, he is a huge disgrace to his profession and party.”
“We wish to put it on record that, the people of Ondo state have rejected Akeredolu and his lackluster performance. Therefore, threatening violence will not in any way save him from defeat. Our victory at the poll is already guaranteed as we rely on God and the good people of Ondo state.”
“At this juncture, we want to appeal to all the Security Agencies to live up to their responsibility of protecting lives and properties before, during and after these elections.”
“Lastly, as a party, we are prepared for a free and fair election. Akeredolu and his party should do the same. But if there is any violence during this period, Akeredolu and the APC should be held responsible.” He added.
