From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin
The Kwara state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted the general public that it has secured intelligence information that the Kwara state All Progressives Congress APC regime is planning to clamp down on notable opposition party figures in Kwara state within a few days.
The party in a statement by its publicity secretary, Tunji Moronfoye in Ilorin on Thursday and made available to newsmen said: “The proposed
diabolical plan is to come up with trumped up charges and insist that security agencies arrest and charge such opposition party members to court.
“We at the PDP are confident that the current set of security agencies leadership in Kwara state would not react to such blatant attempt by the ruling party to gag the opposition. They have in the recent past shown their professional abilities in solving crime and nipping other criminal activities in the bud. They have also discharged their duties without fear or favour.
“We hereby call on well meaning Kwarans to impress upon the APC Party regime not to heat up the polity with this ill-advised decision to clamp down on opposition party figures. The Kwara state APC regime should be reminded of the fragile security situation in the country as of today. Clamping down on opposition party members on trumped up charges could lead to the break down of law and order in Kwara state.
“We advise that the APC regime showcases their achievements as a strategy rather than attempting to clamp down and gag opposition members with indiscriminate arrests on frivolous reasons. This is a democratic setting, not a dictatorship.
“The ban on political campaigns will be lifted in a few days time. We at the PDP hope to conduct our political campaigns in an atmosphere of peace and harmony which Kwara state is known for. We intend to showcase our past achievements as a party and promise to deliver more to the electorates. We advise that the Kwara APC regime considers doing same rather than going through this draconian and undemocratic route.”