“This Must Not Be Swept Under The Carpet’’ Re-Election Seeking Akeredolu’s Coordinator Insist On Investigation Into Electoral Violence

Eniola Adeniyi

Olabode Olatunde, the spokesman for the Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation points accusing finger at members of rival People’s Democratic Party as the architects of the campaign violence that rocked Oba Akoko, Akoko South West local government yesterday, Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

The members and supporters of the leadings candidates Eyitayo Jegede of the People’s Democratic Party and re-election seeking Rotimi Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressives Congress engaged in clash that resulted in loss of property and injuries on both sides.

Jegede claimed it was a ‘’clear attempt’’ on his life.

Akeredolu’s campaign coordinator insists members of the opposition party are the aggressors.

In a chat with the nationonline.net Olabode asserted ‘’ “In their crass display of madness and thuggery, the hoodlums set ablaze the branded campaign vehicle donated to the Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation by Ambassador Sola Iji.

“While we are shocked and saddened by this attack, we are not too surprised, because the PDP has shown that it is not focusing on issues in its campaign for the election. They will rather deploy violence and falsehood to score cheap political points.

“We say this is despicable and we view it as a sign of desperation by opposition parties in the state, who can’t stand the popularity of the APC, as they have seen the handwriting of their imminent defeat in the coming election on the wall.

“This unfortunate act is not only condemnable but also deserves a serious reprimand. So, we call on security agencies to investigate this latest attack by the PDP against the APC and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“This must not be swept under the carpet, as it portends grave danger for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Governorship election in the state.”