All Progressives Congress, APC in Edo State has dismissed claims linking the state government to the recent incident involving Dr. Pedro Obaseki, describing such allegations as politically motivated and misleading.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party insisted that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s security agenda remains firm and effective despite criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
According to the APC, the incident involving Dr. Obaseki is regrettable and unfortunate, but is currently under investigation by appropriate security agencies.
The party emphasised that no individual has been shielded or excused, adding that investigations are ongoing and urged the public to allow due process to take its course.
The APC accused the PDP of exploiting the incident to discredit the state government and undermine its security framework.
It described the opposition’s reaction as an attempt to politicise an isolated case in order to create public unrest and weaken confidence in the administration’s efforts to restore order in the state.
The statement reiterated that Governor Okpebholo’s approach to security is based on zero tolerance for crime and violence, regardless of political affiliation.
Responding to allegations that the state government or the APC was connected to the incident, the party described such claims as dishonest and premature. It faulted the PDP for drawing conclusions before the completion of investigations and for circulating what it called unfounded conspiracy theories.
The APC further accused the PDP of hypocrisy, recalling what it described as an era of street violence and selective justice during the opposition party’s time in power. The party argued that the PDP’s current posture contradicts its past record while governing Edo State.
Reaffirming its position, the APC stated that the Pedro Obaseki incident does not undermine the state’s security agenda. Instead, it said the government’s refusal to interfere with investigations demonstrates its commitment to justice and the rule of law, adding that security coordination and intelligence gathering have improved across the state.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
