PDP Defends Makinde Against APC's Violence Accusations
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) defended Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's comments made during an opposition summit held in Ibadan on Saturday. Makinde's remarks, which referenced historical political crises, were intended as a caution against political excesses rather than a call for violence.
The PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately misinterpreting the governor's speech. The PDP emphasized that Makinde's comments were a warning about the consequences of poor governance and political repression, reflecting public frustration that could lead to unrest.
The party criticized the APC for its authoritarian tendencies and lack of moral authority to challenge Makinde's statements, recalling past instances where the APC threatened violence against opposition parties. The summit aimed to unite opposition leaders in strategizing for the 2027 general elections, amidst concerns that political violence could mar the electoral process.
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