PDP accuses APC of burning Lagos market co’s it fears losing the state
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Burning down Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market in Lagos by hoodlums allegedly hired by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been condemned as “barbaric and unprovoked” by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The PDP moaned the heartless killing of Baba Hakeem, 65, the brave security guard who was shot dead by the arsonists before they touched the market and destroyed goods worth hundreds of millions of naira.
“This attack further exposes the APC as a party of vicious, hateful and vindictive power mongers, who derive pleasure in inflicting pain and anguish on other citizens,” PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said in a statement.
“Our party is shocked by reports in the media that after the announcement of the loss of the APC in the presidential election in Lagos State the arsonists last Thursday made attempt to set the market on fire but were resisted by security guards in the area who were shot in the leg by the assailants.”
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“Numerous public analysts had expressed the opinion that APC agents are resorting to violence with the intension to foist a siege mentality on the polity, frighten and discourage citizens from exercising their civic responsibility in a democracy. This is a clear danger to the sustenance of democracy and corporate existence of our nation.
“Moreover, this attack on Nigerians by suspected APC agents confirms fears in the public domain that the APC intends to perpetuate a hate-inclined, repressive, vindictive and abusive administration in total disregard to rights of citizens, Constitutional Order and the Rule of Law,” Ologunagba added, per Vanguard.
“The PDP calls on the security agencies to ensure the immediate apprehension of the arsonists, their backers and make them face the full wrath of the law.
“Our party commiserates with the family of Baba Hakeem as well as all the victims of the Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market over this cruel action by suspected APC agents.
“We call on all citizens to remain at alert, united and not allow the APC break the bond of unity that exists among Nigerians.”
