Lai Mohammed’s outbursts, evidence of APC’s desperation ― PDP

THE main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said on Monday that the allegations credited to Information Minister, Lai Mohammed justified the belief that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) was desperate to retain power.

Spokesman of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, who stated this at a press briefing in Abuja said that the PDP cannot be linked to any such plot.

He said that the nation should hold the Federal Government accountable if elections did not hold in any part of the country.

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Ologbondiyan said: “The PDP has noted the address today, by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, acting on behalf of the Buhari Presidency, that some groups are being mobilized to stage violent attacks in various parts of our country.

“We have noted the detailing of awareness of the said plots by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, which exposes manifest complicity at a very high level.

“In the light of this and the already displayed desperation by the APC ahead of the general elections, the PDP calls on Nigerians to hold President Buhari directly responsible for any escalation of violence in our nation.

“It is imperative to state that the PDP finds the claims of Alhaji Lai Mohammed, irresponsible and ludicrous. It is just a measure for building the ground for framing up and arrest of leading members of the opposition as he has just confirmed our concerns.

“Severally, we have alerted the nation that the APC and the Buhari Presidency, having come to the reality of their imminent and disgraceful loss at the polls have embarked on a strategy to foment crisis in our dear nation and blame the opposition.

“The PDP, as known to all Nigerians and the world is a party that preaches and function by peace. We have conducted rallies in many states and geopolitical zones without a record of violence. The APC cannot make a similar claim of a peaceful rally in its few attempts at interacting with its members and the public.

“Its party primaries ended in violence and multiple deaths. Its rally in Lagos state ended in a fiasco and recorded fatalities. Its Presidential candidate is known all over the world for inciting supporters against peace-loving Nigerians when he said that baboon and dogs will soak in their blood.

“On behalf of Nigerians, we thank Alhaji Lai Mohammed for mustering the courage to bring the nefarious plans of the APC to the public. The PDP and Nigerians are prepared for a peaceful election in defence of our democracy.”