….calls on Ondo State Govt, Security Agencies to provide maximum security for peaceful election.
The PDP in Ondo North Senatorial District has alleged that it is aware of the plans by certain individuals within the APC to allegedly disrupt and intimidate voters before and during the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, 25th February, 2023.
According to a press Statement signed by Wale Obanigba, Spokesperson, and Head of Communication, PDP Northern Senatorial District Campaign Council, “this evil plan, allegedly hatched at the residence of (a Commissioner in Owo) was to be coordinated by one Femi Idris and supported by Mr Isiaka Elegberenban. It will commence today, Thursday 23rd with the intimidation of voter till the day of the election in Owo.
“In particular, Mr Idris allegedly boasted to have recruited over fifty(50) thugs, and have the backing of Mr Governor to intimidate the opposition regardless of their popularity.
“These individuals and their cohorts are obviously afraid of the popularity of the two candidates of the PDP on the ballot on Saturday, Akogun Adetokunbo Modupe for the Senate, and Rt. Hon Ayo Arowele for the House of Representatives, who both are from the town.
“The PDP is further aware of other coordinated plans to scare voters in Oka, Akungba and Ikare. These attacks which has began in Ikare Akoko with the destruction of posters and billboards of the candidate of the PDP in the Northern Senatorial District.
“We therefore, draw the attention of Mr Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, who we believe to be a true democrat, to reign on these individuals, riding on their relationship with him to pose security threat to the peaceful election on Saturday.
“We also call on the Police and other security agencies to provide maximum security in Owo and its environs to allow people exercise their franchise without intimidation or cohesion,” Obanigba appealed.
