A group within the Benue chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, known as the Benue PDP New Generation Movement, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Benue State Government are planning to organise a protest against the Rainbow Coalition associated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group made the allegation in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Austin Adanwo.
The Benue PDP New Generation Movement urged the APC and the state government to abandon the alleged plan, saying political differences should not be allowed to disrupt peace in the state. The group also called on the Inspector-General of Police and the Department of State Services, DSS, to ensure that security personnel and resources were not used for partisan activities or actions capable of causing a breach of the peace.
Reacting to the allegation, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Benue State, Benedict Yawe, said the party was not aware of any planned protest. Yawe dismissed the allegation as an attempt by the PDP group to gain political relevance. He stated that Benue PDP and its groups were desperately looking for relevance and as such they can raise false alarms to also look for popularity.
The Benue PDP New Generation Movement's allegation has sparked a fresh controversy in the state's politics. The group accused the APC and the state government of trying to use protests to disrupt the peace in the state. The development comes at a time when the state is experiencing a relatively calm political atmosphere.
The Rainbow Coalition, associated with Minister Nyesom Wike, has been a significant force in Nigerian politics. The coalition has been working to strengthen the PDP and provide a formidable opposition to the APC. The alleged planned protest against the coalition has raised concerns about the potential impact on the state's peace and stability.
The Inspector-General of Police and the DSS have been called upon to ensure that security personnel and resources are not used for partisan activities. The call is aimed at preventing a breach of peace in the state and ensuring that security agencies remain neutral in the political arena.
The development in Benue State has sparked concerns about the potential impact on the state's politics and stability. The situation remains a closely watched one, with many stakeholders calling for calm and restraint.
Key points
- The Benue PDP New Generation Movement has alleged that the APC and the state government are planning to organise a protest against the Rainbow Coalition associated with Minister Nyesom Wike.
- The APC in Benue State has dismissed the allegation as an attempt by the PDP group to gain political relevance.
- The situation has sparked concerns about the potential impact on the state's peace and stability.
