The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has alleged that thugs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, invaded its State Secretariat destroying and carting away properties worth millions of naira.
According to Chris Nehikhare, a chieftain of the PDP: “The thugs also destroyed doors, windows, and office equipment at the party’s Secretariat.
Several electronics, computers and other valuable items were also allegedly carted away by the thugs, who Nehikhare said “ransacked the building with the plan to attack any person in the building.”
Nehikhare condemned the attack in the strongest terms, describing it as a desperate and reckless attempt by the APC to intimidate the PDP and frustrate the party’s efforts at reclaiming its mandate stolen at the September 21 governorship election.
He said, “It is quite disappointing and unfortunate that the APC, on Thursday, mobilised thugs to attack our party Secretariat in their desperation to frustrate and halt efforts by our great party to reclaim the mandate duly given to it by the Edo people at the September 21 governorship election.
“If the APC are confident that they won the election free and square and have nothing to hide, why are they jittery and mobilising thugs to attack the PDP Secretariat.”
Nehikhare further noted, “This is barbaric and totally condemnable and we urge relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate the attack and ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to book.
“The PDP remains resolute and will not be intimidated or deterred in its pursuit for justice and the restoration of our mandate.”
He charged, “We are however calling on our party members and supporters to remain calm and resolute in the face of the provocations as we explore every legal channel to reclaim our mandate.”
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