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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has refuted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the recent End Bad Government protests involved PDP members.
The statement came in response to accusations from the APC, alleging that the protesters who besieged the APC State Secretariat were members of the PDP.
Hon. Francis Orogu, PDP State Chairman, in a statement made available to reporters on Wednesday, stated, ‘It is laughable for the APC leadership in Nasarawa to claim that our responsible and focused members would engage in such protests. We wouldn’t want to engage in matters that are clear for the public to understand, especially the End Bad Government Mass Protest.’
Orogu emphasised that the PDP has never engaged in street protests without a clear agenda and valid reasons. ‘Our party, in its wisdom, always notifies security agencies, not for approval, but as a responsible act. This allows security to monitor and provide cover if needed,’ he added.
The PDP chairman criticised the APC for attributing the protests to PDP members. ‘The APC should hold its dissatisfied and disappointed members responsible for the attack on their State Headquarters, if any. These members are unhappy with the governance and anti-human policies of their government,’ Orogu remarked.
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He further challenged APC State Chairman Alhaji Aliyu Bello to present evidence supporting his claims. ‘We challenge Aliyu Bello to file a case against any alleged PDP members if he has clear evidence of their involvement in the protests,’ Orogu asserted.
Orogu clarified that no protest notification was sent to security outfits by the PDP. ‘There was no protest notification letter from any level or organs of our party to security agencies, nor were any of our esteemed and loyal members seen engaging in protests,’ he stated.
According to Orogu, all incidents of the End Bad Government Mass Protest were attributed to APC members nationwide. ‘Evidence shows the numbers of arrests, deaths, vandalism, and thefts involving APC members, not PDP,’ he noted.
The PDP reiterated its commitment to peaceful and responsible political engagement. ‘Our party values the sanctity of its Secretariat and will not engage in radical actions,’ Orogu emphasised.
However, the PDP’s Media Special Assistant to the Chairman reiterated that the party remains focused on responsible governance. ‘The PDP under Hon. Francis Orogu’s leadership is committed to foresighted and focused leadership for the betterment of Nasarawa State.’
