Kogi: PDP Calls Yahaya Bello ‘Outgoing Governor,’ Alleges Intimidation Of Members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged intimidation of its members by “compromised security agents” ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State.
According to the PDP, “gunmen dressed in military uniform have been invading homes of PDP members” to allegedly threaten, harass and intimidate them ahead of the election.
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The party also alleged that the Chairman of Okene LGA chapter of its party, Musa Adelabu, and a vocal party member, Abdlu-salam Kunaye, were recently abducted by unknown gunmen in a series of moves aimed at intimidating its members.
Speaking in a statement by its national spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan on Saturday, the PDP said its party won’t be deterred by activities of the alleged security agents.
The party described the incumbent, Yahaya Bello, as “outgoing governor” who it claimed is seeking avenues to manipulate his way back to office.
It said, “The people of Kogi state have already made` up their minds to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has only brought excruciating poverty, deprivation, suicide, wanton looting, impunity and total disregard to the wellbeing of citizens; and nothing can detract from the people’s resolve to free their state from the oppressive clutches of the APC.
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The party also claimed that the attacks on its members are being “sponsored and detailed by desperate elements in APC that have become frenetic over the overwhelming rejection of their party in Kogi state.
“The APC is aware that it has already lost grounds in Kogi state, following its woeful performance in the last four years under the out-going Governor Yahaya Bello, and as such, it is seeking ways to muscle its way by manipulations, harassment, coercing and bullying, which will be resolutely resisted by the people of Kogi State.
“Our party therefore demands the immediate release of our Okene LGA Chairman and all those abducted, as their incarceration is already raising tension capable of sparking serious consequences.”
