The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has strongly condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress, describing the incident as an internal party crisis that was taken too far.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Governor Okpebholo expressed sympathy with the affected members of the party, saying that it was unfortunate that certain elements allegedly exploited the peaceful atmosphere of Edo State to perpetrate violence.
The Governor also condemned what he described as the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside the state under the guise of party politics, pointing out that such acts will not be tolerated going forward.
He stressed that, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, he would not stand by and allow Edo State to be turned into a theatre of conflict in the name of political rivalry.
The governor further declared that no amount of political blackmail would sway the people from supporting a government they hold dear, emphasizing that politics should center on performance, engagement with the people, and the continuous effort to earn their trust and confidence.
He maintained that as a leading political force in the state, the APC welcomes healthy opposition and would not be intimidated by what he described as blackmail or self-inflicted attacks.
While sympathizing with members of the ADC and condemning the incident, the governor advised the party to refrain from directing accusations outside its fold, suggesting that the matter appeared to stem from internal disagreements.
Gov. Okpebholo warned members of the opposition seeking to cause unrest, urging all political parties in the state to resolve their internal disputes before organizing events in the state.
The Governor further called on the police and other security agencies to remain vigilant and closely monitor political gatherings that could potentially escalate into violence, reiterating his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
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