By Abidemi Samuel
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The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised a red flag over the alleged plans by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the state during the forthcoming governorship election. According to the PDP, the APC has begun to unleash thugs on its members in the state ahead of the poll, thereby threatening the peaceful conduct of the election.
The chairman of the governorship campaign council, Eddy Olafeso, stated that the actions of the APC are a clear indication of the party’s intention to compromise the poll. Olafeso also expressed doubts over the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure credible proceedings, given the recent developments in the state.
Olafeso cited a recent incident where a group of thugs, led by a notorious APC thug, Oyewole Aderemi (aka Gulder), attacked PDP supporters with guns and machetes in Idanre Local Government. The attack left seven persons seriously wounded, with one of them still on admission at the Intensive Care Unit of the State Specialists Hospital, Akure.
The PDP has also raised concerns over the large number of paramilitary personnel drafted for the election, which they believe is a ploy to intimidate the opposition. Olafeso stressed that the APC’s actions threaten peaceful elections and urged INEC to come clean on the transmission of election results.
In response to the allegations, the Chairman of APC in the state, Ade Adetimehin, described the claims as false, stating that the party is focused on engaging the electorate. However, the PDP’s concerns have highlighted the need for INEC and security agencies to ensure a peaceful and credible election in Ondo State.