The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Tajudeen Bright Alade, Chairman of Akoko Edo Local Government Council, and Omobayo Godwins for their alleged roles in violent attacks on its campaign trail.
According to Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo JP, Director of Publicity for the APC Edo Governorship Campaign Council, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is orchestrating security threats through the 18 Local Government Council Chairmen across the state.
“The recent attacks on members of our campaign team in Ososo and Igarra towns are clear signs of the PDP’s futile attempts to hinder our efforts to bring APC’s rescue message to every corner of Edo State,” Omo-Ojo stated.
The APC alleged that Alade orchestrated a failed attempt to disrupt their campaigns in Ososo and Igarra, despite receiving threats from him before their arrival in Ososo. The party continued with their rally, determined not to deprive the people of their opportunity to hear Senator Okpebholo’s message of hope for Edo State.
“The rally was peaceful until political thugs disguised as masquerades entered the crowd, harassing people with whips. Despite the disruption, all speakers, including Senator Okpebholo, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Matthew Urhoghide (Director General of APC Campaign), Minister Abubakar Momoh, and Honourable Peterson Akpatason, delivered their messages successfully,” the statement continued.
Following the failure to disrupt the rally, the APC alleged that the thugs attempted to block the APC convoy from leaving the campaign grounds but were quickly dispatched by security personnel.
“Frustrated by the APC’s resolve to win Akoko Edo, Alade moved to Igarra, where over 5,000 people were waiting to receive the campaign team,” Omo-Ojo added.
The statement further revealed that a motorcyclist wearing a PDP cap attempted to disrupt the event in Igarra but was resisted by locals who identified him as a PDP youth leader working for the Ward 1 councilor.
“Unfazed, Alade sent more thugs ahead to block the convoy’s exit, firing shots, but security personnel efficiently dispersed them,” the APC spokesperson said.
Omo-Ojo concluded by stating that Alade was later summoned to Uromi by Omobayo Godwins and
