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The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over claims that Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, induced youths to forestall the #EndBadGovernance protest in the state.
Naija News reported that the Publicity Secretary of PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made the claims in a statement on Saturday titled, ‘National Hunger Protest: Aiyedatiwa is merely playing to the gallery.’
PDP stated that while Aiyedatiwa has yet to account for the N5 billion that the Federal Government released to all the States as palliative, he was inducing residents of the state with cash to stop them from embarking on protest.
However, in reaction, the Director of Publicity of the APC, Steve Otaloro, described the allegation of the PDP as unfounded.
He stated that it was clear that the PDP’s disappointment stems from their failure to incite unrest in Ondo State.
Otaloro added that APC in Ondo State stands by the decision of the people to remain peaceful and urges the PDP to respect the choices of individuals and groups in the state.
He said, “It is disheartening to see the party’s (PDP) bitterness towards the peaceful approach taken by the people in the state after consultation with various groups by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Accusing responsible groups like the clergymen and youth groups of being induced is baseless and absurd. The NANS leadership in Ondo State even went as far as holding a press conference to distance themselves from the protest, yet the PDP continues to make unfounded accusations.
“It is clear that the PDP’s disappointment stems from their failure to incite unrest in Ondo State. Their refusal to participate in the protest shows that even their own members prefer a peaceful resolution over unnecessary chaos.
“The APC in Ondo State stands by the decision of the people to remain peaceful and urges the PDP to respect the choices of individuals and groups in the state. The party’s disregard for the will of the people is concerning and only serves to further divide the community.”
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