PDP Accuses APC Recruiting Thugs To Disrupt Election

Eniola Olayemi

Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday lamented the desperation being displayed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the general elections.

The Chairman of the party, Dr. Adegbola Dominic accused the APC of recruiting thugs and miscreants into its fold so as to disrupt the election.

Recall that the convoy of the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Jimi Agbaje was reportedly attacked on Thursday.

While referring to the 2007 assassination of a chieftain of the party, Engr. Funso Williams, the party said attack on its members was growing and the recent display of thuggery in the recent rally organised by the APC was an indication that the party was not ready for a peaceful election.

While addressing the general assembly of the PDP in Lagos state, Dominic said the party had become terrified by the pact signed between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Dominic said, ““The recent undeniable assault, hardship foisted on Lagosians following the so-called APC mega rally is still fresh in our minds. These violent APC members boldly used dangerous weapons like machetes, guns, knives freely even as the APC governor was present and reading his speech.

“While many were injured, at least three persons have been announced dead from the APC fracas. Many innocent, non-partisan Lagosians also lost their valuables. Lagos was held hostage”.

“The Lagos State PDP condemn and reject in totality the announced agreement between the INEC and NURTW with respect to transportation and delivery of election materials before, during and after the polls,” he said.

“Consequently, we declare that the NURTW in Lagos State cannot be fair in the distribution and delivery of election materials to all voting centres, especially where PDP voters dominate. We demand that INEC should terminate the agreement in Lagos State and seek collaboration elsewhere.”