Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims from a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo was behind the violent assaults on three native authorities areas (LGAs’) headquarters within the state.
In a press release issued yesterday by the APC chairman in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, the occasion described the allegations as “baseless, deceptive and politically motivated.”
The assertion adopted a radical investigation carried out by the occasion into the incidents.
“We categorically refute the current claims made by the factional chairman of the PDP in Edo State. These allegations, which counsel that Governor Okpebholo deployed thugs and armed males to grab management of LGA headquarters, aren’t solely false however a part of a smear marketing campaign aimed toward discrediting the governor,” Tenebe said.
The APC defined that, following in depth investigations and consultations with eyewitnesses and different related sources, the violence on the LGA headquarters stemmed from inner energy struggles and factional disputes throughout the native councils, quite than any orchestrated actions by the governor. These clashes, the occasion claims, have been brewing for months and are unrelated to the state authorities.
The assertion additional reaffirmed Governor Okpebholo’s dedication to the rule of regulation, noting that his administration has constantly prioritised good governance, transparency and respect for democratic ideas.
“Governor Okpebholo has constantly demonstrated his respect for the judiciary and has adhered to all courtroom orders and injunctions in regards to the LGA councils,” Tenebe added.
Addressing the allegations that Okpebholo had ignored courtroom directives, the APC clarified that the governor’s administration has been engaged in dialogue with all related authorities and stakeholders to make sure compliance with the rule of regulation, notably with respect to the councils.
The APC additionally expressed concern in regards to the credibility of the factional PDP management.
“We consider that Tony Aziegbemi, the chairman of the factional PDP Caretaker Committee, needs to be held accountable for his actions, together with the orchestrated kidnapping incident he allegedly staged up to now. Given this historical past, it’s regarding that his statements are getting used to assault the governor,” the assertion learn.
