The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has alleged a threat to peace and security by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The state’s PDP Chairman, Alhaji Zanna Gaddama, while briefing newsmen in Abuja at the weekend, said the party had petitioned the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Inspector General of Police (IG) for decisive action against the threat.
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While making reference to two videos on social media wherein the state Chairman of the APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, and a state lawmaker, Mohammed Gajiram, issued threats that APC must win all their elections even if it meant killing and burying people in holes, he said some “charlatans” from the ruling party are making frantic efforts to drag the state back to the dark days of insecurity.
“We are aware that the renewed call for the violence and attacks on members and supporters of the PDP is as a result of the recent campaign flag-off of the PDP, wherein the people of Borno came out in their thousands to welcome us and attended our rally in Maiduguri at the Shehu’s palace.
“It may be recalled that PDP’s gubernatorial campaign team was attacked by the APC’s supporters at Bulumkuttu two weeks ago while coming from the airport after receiving the gubernatorial candidate, Alhaji Muhammed Ali Jajeri, the senatorial candidate for Borno Central, Hon Mohammed Kumalia, and their entourage.
“There was another attack before issuance of the death threats signifying readiness to go on a higher scale.
“Therefore, this power abuse and irresponsible leadership will not be tolerated forthwith. We in the PDP are law-abiding citizens and shall continue to remain so and act responsibly.
“Therefore, we are calling on both the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) and all law enforcement agencies to take note of the APC’s recklessness and act accordingly without further delay. There is no doubt that PDP is waxing stronger in Borno State and will soon take over the reigns of governance in a peaceful, free and fair election come 2023 insha Allah.”
Efforts to get the APC in Borno State to respond to the allegation were unsuccessful. When Daily Trust reached out to the state publicity secretary of APC, Makinta Zarami, for reaction, he promised to call back. He did not as of the time of filing this story.
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