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Ondo PDP to Tinubu, IG: Avoid security breach ahead of Nov governorship election
The opposition People’s Democratic Party in Ondo state, has asked President Bola Tinubu, to ensure there’s no security breach ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state.
It also, called on the Inspector General of Police, Director General of Department of State Security and Heads of other Security Agencies to take more interest in developments geared at causing security breach in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued in Akure, the state capital,by the spokesperson for the party’s campaign Organisation, Ayo Fadaka.
Fadaka rejected the plan by governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration “to engage Musiliu Akinsanya, alias Oluomo for any purpose in Ondo State ahead of the election.
He alleged “deft moves by Gov Lucky Ayedatiwa to compromise the peace and tranquility of our dear State as we inch towards the November 16th gubernatorial election in Ondo State.
Fadaka described as sinister the appointment of a private security firm, Global Olabod Resources as “criminally designed to compromise the election through ballot snatching and intimidation of voters.
The spokesperson posited that “the essence of the Amotekun Security Network is to discharge the responsibilities this faceless organisation is being contracted for.
He therefore demanded that the appointment of these “mercenaries be rescinded forthwith as their activities will very certainly generate an adequate response by the people. The statement reads ” We also put President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on alert that his Party members are getting set to cause a breach of peace here in Ondo State, and as Commander in Chief, he must warn and reign them in immediately.
“We underscore that a dislocation of tranquility and orderliness in Ondo State will not only reverberate across the nation, but have very deep consequences.
Fadaka added that ” We abhor violence as a Party, and we encourage the APC to be prepared to play by the rules, as failure to do just that will attract dire consequences.
“We may appear civil, but hereby warn that our civility is not an act of weakness.
“The PDP in Ondo State is determined to win the next Governorship election in Ondo State, we are prepared to leave no stone unturned in our quest to get victory, fair and square
“We therefore urge our opponents to be prepared to play by the rules too, anything short of that is a direct invitation to anarchy, May God help us all.
In a swift response, the party’s Director, Media & Publicity, Steve Otaloro, described all the allegations as “trumped up to malign the Governor’s good name and distract from his achievements.
Otaloro who described the allegations as baseless, said that the governor was “commitment to peace and security in Ondo State is unwavering.
According to him “we reject any insinuation that he plans to cause a security breach. Every actions taken by the government on security are legitimate effort to enhance security in the state, and we will not be swayed by the PDP’s mischievous interpretation.
“We also reject the PDP’s attempt to link Governor Aiyedatiwa to any act of violence or intimidation. His leadership has been marked by inclusivity, tolerance, and respect for all citizens.
The party’s spokesperson urged “the PDP to focus on issue-based campaigning rather than resorting to unfounded allegations and scaremongering. The people of Ondo State deserve better.
Otaloro assured “the public that Governor Aiyedatiwa remains committed to delivering on his campaign promises and ensuring a peaceful and fair election on November 16th.