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Ondo guber: PDP, APC engage in battle of words over electoral violence

POSTED ON October 31, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey
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The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called for more interventions ahead of the November 16 governorship elections in the state.

The party also appealed to security agencies to stop an alleged plan by the All Progressives Congress to cause violence during and after the election.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the PDP Campaign Organisation, Mr Ayo Fadaka.

The party alleged that the APC opened some centres across the state where it harboured thugs to cause security scares during the election period.

Responding, the APC, through its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro, debunked the allegations of PDP, saying their statement were a mere figment of imagination.

According to the PDP, “We take serious cognisance of actions the APC continues to take to criminally compromise the November 16 election. These sundry actions which began weeks ago are beginning to crystallise and given an imprimatur of officialdom with the announcement of a security committee under the chairmanship of the State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Chief Tunji Adeleye.

“As earlier stated in a media interview by the chairman of the campaign organisation, Dr Eddy Olafeso, we will resist any attempt to drag the Amotekun Corps into the elections.

“We firmly place on record that Adeleye’s appointment is an undisguised attempt to make the Amotekun Corps play roguish roles like hooliganism and thuggery as we prepare for the election.

“This plan is an abuse of power and privileges and, if not quickly nipped in the bud, will be counterproductive with very deep consequences.

“We are also aware that barracks have been opened for thugs across the state and we will furnish the police and other security agencies with the addresses of hotels and facilities being used for this purpose.”

 “Again, we are also aware of plans to pick some members of our party up using fake policemen; all these ludicrous plans are a clear invitation to crisis, and despite all, will not abate APC’s failure in the election,” he alleged.

Reacting, APC Otaloro who denied the allegations said, “The PDP falsely claimed that Adeleye has been named chairman of the APC Security Committee. This is a blatant lie. The Amotekun Corps is a professional body dedicated to protecting the people, not engaging in politics. Moreover, we don’t even have a security committee in the Aiyedatiwa Campaign Council.

“The PDP’s allegations of violence, thuggery, and plans to cause security scares are also baseless. It’s the PDP that’s been crying wolf, trying to distract from their lack of preparation for the election.

“We urge the security agencies to investigate these claims and bring perpetrators to justice.

“Our campaign is focused on issues, not misinformation. We’re committed to working for the people, not spreading false allegations. The PDP should join us in promoting a peaceful and issue-based campaign.

“We call on the good people of Ondo State to disregard the PDP’s baseless allegations and focus on the real issues that affect their lives."

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