The National Working Committee of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike- backed Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has condemned reported attacks on its campaign team in Cross River State, alleging that armed men disrupted its consultations, vandalised vehicles and injured several supporters.
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, wants security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
The PDP also raises concerns over alleged political sponsorship of the attacks, claiming that the state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, may have been involved.
According to the party, the attackers allegedly fired sporadically during the incident, damaged campaign vehicles and left several supporters injured.
It describes the reported incident as a threat to democratic participation and the right of political parties to engage with voters.
The PDP urges Governor Otu to address concerns about his administration’s performance rather than allow political tensions to escalate at it asks the state government to account for the financial resources accruing to Cross River State and explain how they had been used.
The PDP also questions the administration’s record on infrastructure, alleging that it is yet to demonstrate sufficient evidence of major projects initiated and completed during its tenure.
The Party claims that some projects presented as achievements amounted to the repainting of existing structures.
The PDP maintains that public funds should translate into improved infrastructure, employment opportunities and better living conditions, adding that elected officials must be accountable for their stewardship.
The Wike- backed PDP says that Cross River State needs leadership that prioritised residents’ welfare, adding that its candidates were consulting with voters and presenting an alternative vision for the state.
While the Nyesom Wike – backed PDP vows to continue its political activities despite the reported incident, it calls on political actors to exercise restraint, urging residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and participate in the 2027 elections.
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(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
