Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Anthony Aziegbemi, has accused the state governor, Monday Okpebholo of resorting to blame games and attacking the opposition over claims of insecurity in the state.
In a press statement, Aziegbemi averred: “Having become clearly overwhelmed by the security crisis in Edo State and having lost control of the violent crime and criminality running amok in the State. The Monday Okpebholo-led government has now resorted to blame games, desperately attempting to use the crisis as a means of targeting and attacking the opposition, threatening them with arrest and physical attacks.
“We have received reports from credible sources that Okpebholo and his agents also plan to cook up stories to implicate PDP members and stalwarts so that they can illegally target their houses and other properties for demolition.
“It is unfortunate, shameful, appalling, and disappointing that a government that is supposed to protect the lives and property of the people has now thrown its arms up in surrender. From its panicky and politically sinister plans, the government is indirectly admitting that they have no plan or clue on how to address the devastating insecurity crisis in the State, which has claimed the lives of at least 40 innocent Edo citizens across various communities in the past two weeks.”
Going further, Aziegbemi stated that “rather than seeking help, Okpebholo and his cronies have now resorted to blaming the opposition. What we, the PDP have done is to raise the alarm and play our role of keeping the government on its toes, ensuring it rises to its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the people of Edo State.”
In conclusion, Aziegbemi submitted, “we understand that this turnaround to heap blame on the opposition is merely a pretext to launch violent attacks on opposition members and their properties. This is not only ridiculous and reprehensible but also a clear sign of failed leadership. We are not afraid and will continue to speak up in the interest of our people and our democracy.”
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