Edo PDP condemns assault on Akoko-Edo PDP Vice chairman, others

By DADA AYOKHAI
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has  condemned in  strong terms an  assault on the party Vice chairman of ward 8, Akoko-Edo local government as relayed in a  video which has gone viral.

The viral video shows some youths armed with weapons molesting an old man, who has been indentified to be the PDP Vice chairman ward 8, Akoko-Edo local government and other youths in Ikpeshi, Akoko Edo local government.

It was gathered that the party officials were molested by a gang  sponsored by a PDP leader said to be loyal to the Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki. 
 
The PDP  statement was  singned by the state chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi in Benin City.
It reads 
"It  was particularly more painful to watch as the Vice Chairman of ward 8, Akoko-Edo local government, Pa Samuel Dania, an elder was a victim of this callous act of brigandry.  

"This assault was unwarranted, unacceptable, condemnable and the party calls on the security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this senseless crime".

 The chairman said Edo PDP is known as a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is the watchword. "We encourage political engagements and contestations which must be guided by the tenets of our constitution. While we encourage our members to exercise their democratic right of free speech, respect, restraint and decorum should be their watchword". 

"We urge our party members to remain calm as we call on the police to ensure speedy investigation and possible prosecution of all those involved in this heinous crime".

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