Edo APC faults attack of members, lawyers by alleged PDP thugs
11 December 2024 |
5:18 am
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, yesterday, condemned the attack on its members by alleged hired thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday at the premises of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, which commenced sitting in Benin City.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, yesterday, condemned the attack on its members by alleged hired thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday at the premises of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, which commenced sitting in Benin City.
A statement signed by the Chairman of Edo APC, Jarret Tenebe, said many of our members were caught unaware by a group of thugs allegedly hired by the party to disrupt the tribunal proceedings, and harm APC leaders, members, and lawyers.
The statement said: “They violently attacked our members and some lawyers representing other political parties, and in the process, left several persons with injuries.
“These PDP thugs, who were seen in branded T-shirts and caps, came with axes, bottles and other dangerous weapons, which they used freely on APC members, who did not provoke any fight.”
He added that the thugs took over the court premises and adjoining streets, noting that their unbridled attacks were captured in different video recordings that are now in circulation.
“The latest attack refreshes the memory of Nigerians of what happened at the Benin City Airport exit gate when PDP agents murdered Inspector Akor Onu in cold blood.
“We are sure that the failure of the police to prosecute all those identified in that killing may have emboldened the PDP loyalists and supporters to carry out this latest attack,” Tenebe said. He warned that, in the circumstances, the APC is unable to restrain its members from defending themselves in the subsequent court dates.
“We are left with no option but to seek self-help. In addition, our members will also be on the ground to arrest those we have earlier identified as the killers of Inspector Akor, some of whom also inflicted life-threatening injuries on our members yesterday,” he added.
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