Edo PDP Warns APC To Desist From Violence, Thuggery
…Commiserates with Police and family of late Inspector Onoh Akor
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today, Friday 19th July expressed shock over the wanton destruction of property at Benin Airport and the death of a gallant police officer (Inspector Onoh Akor) attached to the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The9JaTREND reports that the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi while addressing newsmen in Benin City, Edo State capital alleged that the violence was orchestrated by thugs of the APC under the guise of enforcing the Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement that reinstated the impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu.
According to him, the party is worried about the desperation of the APC and its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo to cause confusion and chaos in Edo State since they are obviously not ready for the coming governorship election in the state.
“The incidence that happened yesterday at the Benin Airport was unfortunate and unacceptable. It shows how desperate the APC handlers have become in their bid to foist their candidate on Edo people. It is quite disheartening that an innocent Police officer lost his life due to the violence unleashed on innocent citizens by the APC led by its governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
“It is saddening to hear that an innocent police officer lost his life. The PDP expresses deep sorrow over the death of this gallant officer. We commiserate with the family of the deceased and pray that our good Lord grants him eternal rest.
“It is common knowledge that when a court of first instance gives a judgment, once there is a notice of appeal and an appeal for a stay of execution, the parties are expected to maintain the status quo. We advise the impeached deputy governor of Edo State to allow the law take its full course and stop instigating violence in Edo State. He should await the outcome of the judgements of the Appeal and ultimately the Supreme Court,” he added.
Going further, Dr. Aziegbemi said, “The APC is advised to reign in their members as no responsible government will fold its hands and watch hoodlums harass, maim and kill its citizens. He advised the APC to prepare for the elections instead of engaging in unnecessary distractions.
“You are invited to note that the Commissioner of Police was at the Airport where he reportedly showed Philip Shaibu a copy of the Notice of Appeal and stay of Execution filled by respondents. We also gave the Police Intelligence that in many of the cars waiting for the candidate of the APC and Philip Shaibu at the Airport were stocked with guns and dangerous weapons. POSER! Why was the commissioner’s order floated and he did not act to stop the violence thereafter.
“In all, human beings will always protect their self-interest. In whose interest is it to cause any mayhem in Edo a few months to an Election that the PDP is 100% sure of winning. PDP cannot work against its interest. It is therefore opined that the APC with their new convert, planned, executed (as always badly executed) plan to cause maximum fear in our people before the elections.
“We hereby call on the security services to thoroughly investigate the incident, carry out an autopsy on the officer that lost his life and make its finding public.”
