Edo 2020: Edo PDP Demands Probe Of Attack On Members

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By Simeon OSAJIE

The leadership of People's Democratic Party, Akoko Edo local government area, has called in President Mohammadu Buhari and Security Agencies to investigate the last Saturday, 29th August, 2020 alleged  attack on its members by the campaign convoy of All Progressives Congress Congress (APC).

No fewer than sixteen persons including 78 years old man were said to have sustained severe gun shot injuries in the attack at Ekpe and Ososo in AKoko-Edo respectively.

In a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Press Centre Hall, PDP Chairman, Akoko -Edo Local Government Area, Prince Kayode  Ogunnubu said the suspected gunmen on the campaign train of APC Governorship candidate Pastor Ize- Iyamu Osagie along side with former National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole opened fire on supporters of PDP who wore PDP branded face caps.

He said those injured in the attack are currently battling for their lives at lrrua Specialist Hospital and nearby hospital in neigbouring Kogi State.

"As advicates for a free and fair, non violent election, we call on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police and all other appropriate authorities to investigate and bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to book."

"Furthermore, the All Progressives Comgress (APC) should be made to put on hold all future plans of campaigning in Akoko-Edo local government area till tension subsides, otherwise, Akoko-Edo people will be forced to resist and defend themselves if such ugly scenerio ever played out again"