PDP has blasted APC National Chairman Ganduje over what it described as a reckless threat to “capture” Ondo State.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent remarks made by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding the APC’s intention to “capture” Ondo State and, by extension, the entire South West region.
In a statement to reporters at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba described Ganduje’s comments as reckless and threatening.
“What Ganduje said about the APC’s plans to ‘capture’ Ondo and the South West is both alarming and inappropriate,” Ologunagba stated. “The term ‘capture’ implies forceful control or occupation, and we will not accept being enslaved in our own land.”
He emphasized that the South West has historically been a stronghold of opposition and democracy, expressing concern over Ganduje’s threats made during his visit to Ondo State.
“Historically, attempts to impose control have led to significant unrest. The ‘wetie’ crisis in the 1960s and the National Party of Nigeria’s (NPN) efforts to impose Akin Omoboriowo as governor in 1983 both serve as reminders of what happens when the will of the people is disregarded,” he added. “Any attempt by the APC to force itself upon the people of Ondo State will be met with strong resistance.”
Additionally, the PDP reiterated the call from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde for the redeployment of the Ondo State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC).
Ologunagba accused the Ondo State REC of collaborating with APC leaders and displaying clear partisan bias.