The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the All Progressives Congress of orchestrating an attack on its secretariat in Edo State.
Reacting to the incident, the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the attack was carried out by thugs led by Kapuepue, the younger brother of Tony Adun (also known as Tony Kabaka).
The thugs allegedly destroyed doors, windows, and office equipment, while also carting away properties worth millions of naira, according to Leadership.
The PDP condemned the attack, describing it as an attempt by the APC to intimidate the party and disrupt its efforts to reclaim its mandate from the September 21 governorship election. The party expressed disappointment over the actions, calling them a desperate and reckless move to frustrate its legal efforts.
The PDP questioned why the APC would resort to violence if they were confident in their electoral victory. They called for a thorough investigation into the attack and urged security agencies to ensure that those responsible were held accountable. The PDP also reassured its supporters to remain calm and committed to pursuing justice through legal means.
He said, “It is pretty disappointing and unfortunate that the APC mobilised thugs to attack our party Secretariat on Thursday 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.
“The thugs led by Kapuepue, the younger brother of Tony Adun (aka Tony Kabaka), invaded the Secretariat, destroying and carting away properties worth millions of naira.
” 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 condemnable, and we urge relevant security agencies to investigate the attack thoroughly 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 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.
In response, the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, dismissed the allegations as unfounded. The APC’s Publicity Secretary stated that there was no evidence linking the attackers to the APC and questioned the PDP’s claims. He suggested that the PDP should focus on resolving its internal issues rather than making baseless accusations. The APC spokesperson also emphasized that their party was focused on developmental projects and progress in the state.
He said, “How can the PDP say that the thugs that attacked their party secretariat are that of APC? Did the people have anything on them to show that they are APC members? The allegation is baseless, and there is no proof.
“The allegation is weighty and criminal, so the PDP should be sure they have proof before making it. We will urge the PDP to sort out its internal problem and not drag the APC into it.”
