APC Accused of Planning to Hijack Hunger Protest in Edo State

• Edolites For Peace and Progress, a civil society group led by Adesua Odigie, has accused the APC of attempting to exploit ongoing hunger protests in Edo state for political gain
• The group alleged that the APC is trying to undermine the PDP-led government by manipulating the protests and diverting attention from the real issues
• Edolites For Peace and Progress called for unity among Edo residents and expressed support for the PDP-led government's initiatives to address the state's challenges

Edo, Benin City - A civil society group, Edolites For Peace and Progress, led by Adesua Odigie, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to exploit ongoing hunger protests in Edo state for political gain.

In a statement issued on Saturday, August 3, the group alleged that the APC is trying to undermine the PDP-led government in Edo state by manipulating the protests aimed at addressing poverty and hunger.

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Ms Odigie described the APC's alleged actions as a desperate measure to discredit the PDP government.

The group further accused the APC of attempting to divert attention from the real issues and incite unrest.

It urged the APC to cease its alleged manipulative actions and engage in constructive dialogue to address the state's economic challenges.

Ms Odigie's words:

“It has come to our attention that the APC is actively trying to co-opt and manipulate the legitimate grievances of the protesters."

Group calls for support for PDP-led government

Edolites For Peace and Progress also expressed support for the PDP-led government's initiatives to tackle the state's issues and appealed for unity among Edo residents to build a prosperous future.

“In these challenging times, it is vital for all stakeholders to unite and work together for the betterment of Edo state," the statement added.

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Hunger protest: Edo residents warned against voting APC

In another report, the Movement For Democracy, a pro-democracy group, warned residents of Edo state against supporting the APC in the upcoming governorship election.

The group cited the party's alleged failures amidst nationwide hunger protests.

The group's convener, Osaze Samuel, said in a statement on Thursday, August 1, that the widespread economic distress and hunger affecting millions of Nigerians is evidence of the APC's poor governance.

Source: Legit.ng