Following the clash of interest between Governor Godwin Obaseki and National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, factions of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, the rally planned to hold today by the latter faction has been suspended till further notice by the Inspector General of Police , Mr. Mohammed Adamu, citing overriding internal security interests.
“He has also been directed to summon a meeting of all parties involved in the political development with a view to engaging them towards giving effect to his directives in overriding internal security interests.” Spokesman for the protesters, Mr. Imafidon Utete, said they were protesting what he referred to as a plans to disrupt public peace under the guise of receiving PDP members.According to him, “We the Edo APC youths and other persons will resist any attempt to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the state.
Following this development, the Edo State Government has ordered closure of all schools today over what it called “disturbing security report concerning the use of school premises for a political rally.” In another development, the apex socio-cultural youth group in the state, Edo Youth Vanguard, has sent a strong warning to the national leadership of the APC to steer clear of the state on the proposed rally.
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