Ondo APC, PDP Bicker over Alleged Plans to Instigate Crisis

Fidelis David in Akure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and  the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State accused each other of an alleged plan to instigate crisis in Akure, the State capital.

Specifically, the APC alleged that it had uncovered the plans by the PDP, to instigate the crisis but the opposition party said it is known for its peaceful and developmental strides in the State, stressing that it is clear that APC is afraid of their own shadows having failed to meet the expectations of the people.

Ondo APC, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, explained that the essence of the arrangement, is to create a semblance of political instability in the peaceful state, in addition to portraying the ruling party in bad light, ahead of governorship election, coming up next year.

“It has come to our knowledge that some PDP chieftains, who have started making huge contributions, in collaboration with some players within our fold, have finalised plans to destabilise the Sunshine State,” the party alleged.

The party explained that Ondo State has thus far been peaceful, organised, and enjoyed enviable political stability, and industrial harmony, alleging that it is unbelievable that the main opposition party, that is engulfed by leadership turbulent in Abuja, will prefer to go into unholy alliance with some elements in APC to foment avoidable crisis in Ondo State.

“Disturbed by the information, the State chapter, in an emergency meeting on Sunday(yesterday), condemned in strong terms such thoughts and plans to instigate political upheaval and create disaffection among the people.”

It argued that the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been discharging his official duties and responsibilities without any hitch, irrespective of his location.

“We are very optimistic that our Governor; your performing Governor, will be in our midst in a matter of days,” the party assured.

“It is imperative to state that any political gathering or activity at this time could easily be hijacked beyond the control and capacity of the organizers. We therefore, call on security agencies to be vigilant and ensure that every gathering is well guided, and closely monitored for compliance.

“The party is confident that the APC-led government in Ondo State will continue to invest in projects that have direct bearings on the welfare of the public. We will also not relax our commitment to the State workforce.”

However, reacting to the allegation, the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Kennedy Peretei, questioned the absence of the state governor from the state since his return from three-month medical leave in Germany.

“The APC is populated by shameless people. The governor has been absent from his duty post since April this year, yet they are comfortable with the total collapse of governance in the state. The governor has not been seen in the state since April, this year.

“The PDP is known for its peaceful and developmental strides in the State. We cannot be accused of planning to create crisis in the state. It is clear that APC is afraid of their own shadows having failed to meet the expectations of the people.

“If they know where Akeredolu is, they should ask him to come out or resign honorable,” the party added.