The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in October 10, 2020 Ondo governorship election, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on the security agencies to caution supporters of PDP governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede.
In a statement, Spokesperson of Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation, Olabode Richard Olatunde, said they had observed with dismay, an ugly trend ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election and wished to alert the good people of Ondo state and relevant security agencies.
He added that members of the APC and supporters of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, had been subjected to unprovoked attacks from hoodlums loyal to the governorship candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede,
The group further stated that inocent members of the APC who were going about their personal routine were rounded up at Odopetu in Akure by PDP thugs who inflicted bodily harm on them and removed their branded caps and T-shirts bearing the name of Governor Akeredolu and APC logo.
He said the thugs had been harrasssing and attacking anyone wearing branded caps and T-shirt bearing the APC logo and Governor Akeredolu‘s name.
“We see these mindless and unprovoked attacks as a direct affront on the peaceful resolve of the APC and its candidate, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
“While no one has a monopoly of violence, Governor Akeredolu is a known man of peace whose respect and value for the lives of the good people of the state is unshaken,” Olatunde said.
The campaign team warned the PDP not to take the political maturity of the APC and its candidate, Governor Akeredolu for granted or misconstrue it as a sign of weakness
They urged the security agencies to call the PDP to order as the people of the state would no longer tolerate any act of intimidation and harassment from the drowning PDP.
“While we are not known for violence, we shall continue to guide our members and supporters to eschew violence and allow the electoral process to fruition. Our confidence to return to office remains unwavering,” Olatunde said.
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