The PDP alleged that its members and innocent Edo State citizens were being attacked, harassed and illegally arrested.
INVESTIGATION: Beyond the Facade: Unveiling the Violence in Nigeria’s ‘Peaceful’ Presidential ElectionsSPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countriesINVESTIGATION: Beyond the Facade: Unveiling the Violence in Nigeria’s ‘Peaceful’ Presidential ElectionsLogo of the Peoples Democratic Party The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the Inspector-General of Police , Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene over alleged attacks on the party members in Edo State.
He described the action as desperate bid to scare the people from coming out to vote and attempt to seize the opportunity to rig the 21 September governorship election in the state. He added that On Wednesday, 28 August, an attempt was made by security operatives to arrest Francis Inegbeniki, who recently defected from the APC to the PDP.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
“This is the only way to douse the tension in Edo State and reassure the people of a free, fair, transparent and credible election,’’ he said. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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