Amid the ongoing gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Nigerian police of intimidating voters.
This was stated in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands for the immediate and unconditional release of voters including PDP members and supporters who were illegally arrested by @OfficialAPCNg – compromised security operatives while peacefully queuing to vote in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State.”
“The PDP states that this is part of APC coordinated plot in connivance with certain compromised Police officials to harass, intimidate and suppress the people of Edo State having realized that it has lost the poll.”
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The party alleged that a voter was arrested while trying to vote.
“A particular case in point is the Gestapo style abduction of a voter by APC-controlled gunmen at Uromi Ward 8, Unit 3 while on the queue to cast his vote. This cowardly act further confirms that the APC is panicky and has already given up in the face of imminent defeat at the election.”
“Nigerians can recall that our Party had on several occasions alerted of this disturbing scheme by the APC to subvert the electoral process by terrorizing voters upon realization that our candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo is sailing to victory, with the overwhelming support and solidarity of the people of Edo State.”
“The APC and their compromised police personnel should know that the game is up and that the people of Edo State will never be cowed to surrender in the face of aggression or terror. They have rejected the APC and nothing will make them change this resolve.”
The party also urged the voters to remain resilient.
“The PDP charges the people of Edo State to remain resilient and continue to defend their democratic rights, votes and ultimate victory at the poll.”
There have been immense controversies surrounding the ongoing gubernatorial election, the police have been accused of bias while the party has also alleged that the All Progressives Congress is trying to manipulate the process.