APC, Okpebholo in disarray, unable to defend Sept 21 election – PDP  

APC, Okpebholo in disarray, unable to defend Sept 21 election – PDP

By Jeffrey Agbo

Edo PDP Caretaker Committee has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo are in complete disarray, gripped by palpable tension because they cannot defend the September 21 governorship election from which they were the sole beneficiaries.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, alleged that the APC has now resorted to propaganda, twisting facts and telling lies.

Insisting that the APC and Okpebholo are in disarray, the statement said, “First, last week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) abandoned its own declaration, and the very institution that declared the APC and its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo winners, refused to defend its actions, failing to call a single witness.

“Then Okpebholo, on Monday this week, left to justify his own legitimacy, called just one witness, and in a stunning twist, even that witness admitted under cross-examination that over-voting occurred.

“Rattled and humiliated, his lawyers abruptly shut down their own defense, running from the tribunal in full retreat.

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“The APC, 3rd respondent, sensing the disaster unfolding, scrambled for an adjournment, buying time before they face the tribunal on Wednesday, February 12.

“But the APC and their handlers have instead embarked on a voyage into the world of fantasy, aggressively sponsoring false narratives in various sections of the media, and telling a completely different story from what actually transpired in court.

“We, however, want to tell them that no amount of delay or propaganda can change the facts. Their lawyers are not likely to fare any better.

“The evidence is irrefutable: BVAS records, IREV data, and CTCs all tell the same story, the election was rigged, and Okpebholo has no business sitting as governor.

“Nigerians cannot be deceived by their unintelligent lies and cheap propaganda. They witnessed the electoral robbery firsthand and are keenly following the tribunal’s proceedings.

“The people are eagerly awaiting the judiciary to correct the wrong that was done on September 21, 2024, and return the stolen mandate to the PDP and Asue Ighodalo, whom they overwhelmingly voted for during the last governorship election in the State.”