The Edo state Presidential, National Assembly and State House of Assembly Campaign Council has issued a warning to politicians in the state, cautioning them against linking the All Progressives Congress (APC) to every arrest, quarrel, community dispute or personal disagreement. This warning comes as the 2027 election season approaches. The council's Director of Media, John Mayaki, signed the statement, emphasizing that allegations of attacks by APC members or supporters must be backed by evidence and investigated by relevant security agencies.
The council warned that fabricating or staging attacks to create fear, mislead the public or gain sympathy could attract legal consequences. They stressed that the APC has no interest in inheriting private disputes or criminal allegations unrelated to the party. Mayaki urged politicians with personal grievances to seek appropriate channels for resolving disputes rather than attributing every disagreement to the ruling party.
According to Mayaki, individuals with scores to settle should resolve them directly with the parties involved or take disputes to the appropriate authorities. He emphasized that politicians should not drag the ruling party into their private troubles to attract sympathy. The council also cautioned against using allegations involving firearms as political tools.
The council noted that claims involving shootings and spent cartridges should be subjected to proper investigation. Mayaki stated that anyone presenting recovered cartridges as evidence of an alleged attack must establish their origin and the circumstances surrounding the incident before investigators. This move aims to prevent the misuse of such allegations for political gain.
Governor Monday Okpebholo's stance on criminality and activities undermining peace and security in Edo State was also highlighted. The governor has zero tolerance for such activities, and the council's warning aligns with his efforts to maintain peace in the state. The campaign council's statement aims to promote responsible political behavior.
The warning is seen as a proactive measure to prevent the escalation of tensions and misinformation in the state as the election season approaches. By emphasizing the need for evidence-based allegations, the council seeks to ensure that political disputes are handled constructively. This approach is expected to contribute to a more peaceful and credible electoral process.
The Edo state campaign council's warning is a significant move to promote accountability and responsible political conduct. As politicians navigate the complexities of the election season, the council's emphasis on evidence-based allegations and proper investigation of disputes is expected to shape the tone of political discourse in the state.
Key points
- The Edo state campaign council warns politicians against linking the APC to personal disputes or arrests.
- Allegations of attacks must be backed by evidence and investigated by security agencies.
- Fabricating attacks to gain sympathy could attract legal consequences.
