PDP’s Fiction Vs Facts on Alleged Attacks on Local Government Council Secretariats in Edo State

By Reporter

The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarrett Teneba has reduced the accusation of Mr. Tony Aziegbemi, Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) tonight”fiction.” His comments comes on the heels of the accusation that Governor Monday Okpebholo was had sponsored thugs to attack some local governments in the state.

The statement reads: “Thrle recent statement, authored by the chairman of the factional chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, made spurious allegations against the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, claiming that he deployed thugs and armed men to attack three Local Government Area (LGA) headquarters in the State.

“The statement further alleged that the Governor’s actions were aimed at violently seizing control of the council headquarters, despite court orders and injunctions restraining him from doing so.

“As a responsible party, we feel compelled to set the record straight and provide a more accurate account of the events that transpired. After conducting a thorough investigation and gathering evidence from multiple sources, we can categorically state that the allegations made against Governor Okpebholo are baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.

“Firstly, it is essential to note that the Governor has consistently demonstrated his commitment to upholding the rule of law and respecting the democratic process.

“His administration has been characterized by a strong emphasis on good governance, transparency, and accountability, which has earned him the respect and admiration of the people of Edo State.”

Tenebe added that, “Contrary to the claims made in the report, our investigation revealed that the incidents at the LGA headquarters were not orchestrated by the Governor or his agents. Instead, they were the result of internal conflicts and power struggles within the local government councils, which have been ongoing for several months.

“We spoke to several eyewitnesses and stakeholders who confirmed that the violence and destruction that occurred at the LGA headquarters were perpetrated by rival factions within the councils and the factional PDP, who were seeking to assert their control and dominance.

“Governor Okpebholo’s administration, in fact, has been working to resolve these conflicts and ensure that the councils are run in a peaceful and democratic manner.”

He added that, “Furthermore, we have obtained documents and evidence that show that the Governor has been complying with all court orders and injunctions related to the LGA councils.

“His administration has been engaging with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the democratic process is respected and that the rights of all parties are protected.

“In light of these findings, we strongly condemn the PDP’s allegations against Governor Okpebholo as reckless, irresponsible, and politically motivated.

“We urge the public to be cautious of such allegations, which are designed to mislead and deceive and to seek out credible and fact-based sources of information.

“Chairman of the factional PDP Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, should be questioned. Since he orchestrated his own kidnapping and extracted a huge sum of money from his friends as ransom, it appears that his mental health has been impaired.

“In conclusion, our investigation has shown that the allegations made against Governor Okpebholo are unfounded and without merit.

“We stand by the Governor’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability, and we will continue to provide accurate and unbiased information on the events unfolding in Edo State.”

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