Tribunal: Akeredolu, APC have no links with Thugs – Party P.R.O

Mr. Alex Kalejaye, the Publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has denied the alleged involvement of the Party and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the violence that ensued during the governorship tribunal sitting in Akure on Tuesday.

In his words:

“Contrary to the unreasonable desperation of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), to smear the image of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, and that of its candidate, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the ruling party has no reason to mobilise thugs to the venue of the governorship tribunal, in Akure.”

“The APC in Ondo State has unequalled disposition to peaceful conducts and approach to issues, and therefore would not promote nor condone thuggery for whatever gains.”

“Like other stakeholders in the election petition tribunal, APC stalwarts, in their most decent and dignified manner came to the court, to listen to the proceedings.”

“We were however dismayed to see avoidable rowdiness among people that were struggling to enter the court premises. To the best of our knowledge, the desperation gave room for clash.”

“We are of the strong opinion that political parties and other stakeholders should caution their sympathisers against unruly display throughout the legal process.”

He also said:

“It is rather preposterous for anyone to hold APC responsible for such indecent and aggressive attitude.”

“We wish to affirm our confidence in the tribunal to dispense justice, and would therefore have no reason to encourage violent disposition, under whatever guise. Our candidate is unperturbed about the process.”

“At the end of the legal exercise, the tribunal’s decison would be informed by facts, and convictions, and not on account of thuggery and violent displays.” He added.