Edo Guber: Anxiety As Group Raises Alarm over Plots to Arrest PDP Chairman Days Before Poll

• A group has cried out over the alleged plot to arrest the Edo PDP chairman Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, a few days before the September 21 election
• The Esan Advancement Group has written an open letter to the presidency, the DSS and the NSA over the dangerous moves of political actors in Edo state against Aziegbemi
• The group voiced concerns after a forged statement falsely linked to Aziegbemi, accusing the presidency and other agencies of plotting to rig the election, were circulated online

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

A political advocacy group, the Esan Advancement Group, has raised concerns about an alleged plan to arrest Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, the Edo state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the highly anticipated Edo governorship election set for September 21, 2024.

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Group writes Tinubu over arrest plot of Aziegbemi

In an open letter addressed to the presidency, the Department of State Security (DSS), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), the group accused political actors of attempting to smear and neutralise Dr. Aziegbemi through fake news and propaganda.

The alarm was raised after a forged statement began circulating on social media, falsely attributing inflammatory remarks to the PDP Chairman, accusing the Presidency and other agencies of plotting to rig the election.

In a statement made available to Legit.ng on Wednesday, September 18, the group alleged that these tactics are part of a larger scheme aimed at discrediting Dr. Aziegbemi and diminishing the PDP's chances in the upcoming election.

Kio Eromosele, the leader of the Esan Advancement Group, said:

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"We call on the relevant authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure that this democratic process is not compromised."

The letter further urged Edo State residents and Nigerians to disregard the false reports, emphasising that Dr. Aziegbemi remains dedicated to the principles of justice, fairness, and democracy.

Madam Blessing Aigbogu, the group's general secretary, added:

"The arrest of Dr. Aziegbemi at this crucial time would send the wrong message about the integrity of the election process.

"We ask the authorities to refrain from allowing political manipulation to undermine democracy in Edo State."

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“Open your eyes”: Atiku explains why Edo should vote PDP’s Ighodalo

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that former vice president Atiku Abubakar called on electorates in Edo state to vote for PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo.

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Atiku described Ighodalo as the beacon of integrity, vision and hope in the dark landscape.

He urged the Edo people to open their eyes and not be swayed by the empty promises of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng