The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in separate statements on Sunday accused each other of perpetrating the violence which led to the attack on some persons and the destruct
ion of vehicles.
“I want to place it on record that the visit was officially communicated to the Palace and the various security agencies … that included the party’s National Chairman, members of the National working committee, Governors of Rivers, Sokoto, Delta, and of course the host Governor Godwin Obaseki. He alleged that the attack was aimed at throwing the country into crisis. The opposition party demanded for a thorough investigation and those found culpable should be brought to justice.
While commending PDP leaders and supporters for their restraint, he said, “I want to assure them that the party will not fold its hands and watch members attacked and killed because of their support for Governor Godwin Obaseki.”
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