Osun PDP alleges APC plot to attack tribunal

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to attack the state High Court, the venue of the tribunal sittings in the state, by hoodlums.

The PDP also called on the Osun State Commissioner of Police to invite the acting chairman of the APC and his media adviser for questioning, adding that the duo have insight into the alleged plot to disrupt the tribunal.

The party said this via a statement issued on Thursday by its Caretaker Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Akindele.

The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to a false alarm by the opposition All Progressives Congress about a purported plot to attack the State High Court by hoodlums. We want to alert the public that APC has adopted a subterfuge of leveling allegations on a plot it has perfected.

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“The members of the public will recall that few months ago, two APC members were arrested with loaded guns at the entrance of the State High Court while the Tribunal proceedings were ongoing.

“Only the prompt intervention of vigilant members of the public saved the situation on that day. When the APC now raises an alarm about a planned attack, we are apprehensive. We have the feeling that the APC has a sinister plot to launch an attack on the Tribunal sitting. Aware of its very bad case at the Tribunal, the APC is scheming to create mayhem to disrupt the sitting.

“We consequently call on the Commissioner of Police to invite the acting Chairman of APC and the media adviser for questioning. The duo probably have insight into the alleged plot to disrupt the Tribunal. Their testimonies will assist the Police in the maintenance of law and order.

“We also use this opportunity to reassure the public that the state government is on top of the situation. No opposition party will be allowed to turn Osun into a battleground.

“The sitting tomorrow will be peaceful and we are convinced that the Tribunal will eventually validate and confirm the election of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State.

The Star