On Monday, the PDP demanded that President Bola Tinubu step in and reclaim its Edo State secretariat from the state’s ruling All Progressives Congress.
Additionally, the PDP pledged to keep up its attempts to retake the contentious property at 59 Airport Road in Benin City, Edo State. Timothy Osadolor, the PDP National Deputy Youth Leader, denounced the ruling party’s activities as an attack on democracy in an exclusive interview.
Originally used as its secretariat, the building was stormed and taken over by the APC, according to Edotoday. Since Governor Godwin Obaseki joined the PDP in 2020 after being disqualified from the APC’s governorship, the property has been occupied by the party.
Osadolor accused the APC of repeatedly flouting the law.
He said, “This country once upheld the rule of law and established protocols. But now, we’re witnessing abnormalities that should never happen. Since the President himself has shown disregard for the laws of the land, it is unsurprising that his party is following suit.”
“The truth is, these actions undermine our democracy. Those responsible may think they are displaying power, but the people of this country are tired. If pushed too far, a single spark could ignite significant unrest.”
“Even with court judgments restraining them and ordering a return to the status quo, the Edo governor, backed by his allies, has defied these rulings. Now, we’re in court and have reported our case to all security agencies. While these agencies claim to have the situation under control, it is clear that the APC is bent on subverting democracy.”
“Our message to Mr. President, as the commander-in-chief, is to bring this situation to his attention. We believe he is aware of what is happening in Edo State and across the country. He must rein in his party.
“My message to PDP members in Edo is to remain calm and avoid actions that could escalate the situation. I firmly believe that, like the night, this too shall pass. Life will go on.”
In Abuja, attempts to get a response from the APC leadership failed. Felix Morka, the party’s national publicity secretary, was unavailable by phone, while Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the national vice chairman (South-East), declined to comment, claiming he had not been keeping up with the events.
