Chairman, APC in Ekiti State, Mr. Jide Awe
Gunmen on Wednesday night attacked the
Ekiti State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Ado-Ekiti
and destroyed the flags and posters of the party’s candidates.
According to a statement issued by the
state Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, the gunmen came in four
Hilux vehicles and a car to unleash the mayhem.
“Shortly before they arrived,
streetlights along Ajilosun Street where the APC secretariat is located
were switched off. The hoodlums wounded the security man at the gate of
the APC office,” the statement said.
Olatunbosun claimed that the Director of
Department of State Service, Mr. Samuel Tamuno and the Commissioner of
Police, Taiwo Lakanu, had been informed about the development.
When contacted, Lakanu confirmed the
crisis saying, “I don’t think there was any sporadic shooting there.
But
I have drafted my men there to maintain peace and order.”
The party said Governor Ayo Fayose had
concluded plans to hold a rally at Fajuyi Roundabout in Ado-Ekiti on
Saturday in a bid to disrupt the APC presidential rally scheduled for
the same day in the city.
“Fajuyi roundabout is a major road to
Ekitiparapo Square along NTA road where the APC is holding its
presidential rally on Saturday.
“The Independent National Electoral
Commission’s rule prevents two parties to hold rallies on same day in
the same state capital. The PDP held its rally about two weeks ago,” the
statement added.
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