Rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has condemned what it called the grandstanding of the various factions of the APC in regards to the factional rally scheduled for Friday December 13, 2019, warning that the build-up tensions by the disgruntled factions can only deliver sorrow, tears and blood.
The PDP, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Nehikhare on Wednesday called on the police and other security agencies to be at alert to avert such a perceived catastrophe.
“Edo state which hitherto was a peaceful and tolerant state is being threatened to be turned to “Kabul”… the capital of war torn Afghanistan!”
“In the last 24 to 48 hours, Edo people have been inundated with threats and counter threats from the at least three factions that exists in a party that is known for its intolerance and propensity for violence, maiming, and arson,” the PDP said.
According the party, APC’s intolerance has led to the non-representation of up to 14 constituencies in the state house of assembly since its proclamation, the attacks and maiming on their own members in Owan, Estako Central and Ovia North-East local government areas in Edo state.
“They are now upping the ante by boasting and accusing each other of importing thugs from Kogi State. We are all aware of the antecedents of Kogi APC thugs.
“We hereby call on the police and other security agencies to be at alert as the build-up tensions by the disgruntled factions in Edo APC can only deliver sorrow, tears and blood.
“We advise that a proper and effective security arrangement is put in place to checkmate these “tatatata political”misfits.
“Edo PDP sympathizes with Edo people who are now made to feel insecure and bear the brunt of the naked and crude power play within a party that was foist off on them.
“There is however, light at the end of the tunnel. Edo people will have a chance to vote and chase these crazy bald heads out of the town in a few months.
“Edo people are encouraged to stay calm and focused!”
