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The Edo State Governor,
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that as leader of the state chapter of the All
Progressives Congress (APC), he is not aware of the proposed rally by the party
in the state.
This is as the State Chairman of the APC,
Anselm Ojezua Esq., also stressed that the party was not organising any rally
whatsoever in the state. You would recall that the Inspector General of Police,
IGP had yesterday, given an order for the suspension of the rally. However, the
governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication
Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said checks with the state secretariat of the
party indicated that there was no rally holding in Edo State, warning
troublemakers not to breach the peace enjoyed in the state. According to him,
“We want to reiterate that we are not aware of any rally being organised in the
state by the APC. As the leader of the party, it is only proper that the
governor is made aware of any such rally. But as at Thursday, we were not aware
of any rally, as there has not been communication between the Governor’s office
and the party chairman to that effect.
“As a former National Chairman of the defunct
Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and founding member of the APC, Chief
Tony Momoh, has recently averred, the governor of a ruling party in a state
remains the leader of the party in the state. So, as leader of the party, the
governor not being aware of such a rally, only goes to show that it is suspect.
“We want to consequently warn troublemakers to steer clear of the state and not
attempt actions that would lead to breach of peace. During the last security
meeting, we reviewed the situation in the state and zeroed in on the rising
cult clashes in the state. Relevant security agencies have been put on notice
to check the incident and ensure that people celebrate the yuletide season in
peace.” On his part, Ojezua insisted that the party was not holding a rally in
the state, warning against the breach of peace by provocative actions of
individuals who want to bring the name and character of the party in the state
to disrepute. In an earlier statement, Ojezua said neither the state
governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who is the leader of the APC in Edo State nor
other leaders of the party is aware of the purported declaration rally, adding,
“It is therefore highly provocative and capable of creating breach of peace.”
Ojezua urged members of the APC in the state not to have anything to do with
the event, adding, “The organisers of that event are sufficiently seasoned and
experienced as politicians to know the proper procedure and tradition usually
attendant to this sort of event.”
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