By Mike ALADENIKA.
The Peoples'Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State chapter is in the news again as the video of some of his members been molested by some youths supposedly loyal to a faction went viral.
In the said viral video , an old man who is said to be in his 80s was beaten to stupor at Ikpeshi, in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State for attending a factional meeting said to be of those loyal to Chief Orbih.
In the video, it shows youths holding various shapes of wood, escort the old man and others out of the meeting venue, slamming them with the woods and ordering them to sit on the floor.
In a swift reaction, Edo state government has strongly condemned the reprehensible act recorded in the viral video and vows to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The state government's reaction which was contained in a statement issued by the chief of staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha said "the state government strongly condemns the reprehensible act and vows to bring the perpetrators to justice.
"With its uncompromising commitment to maintaining law and order, the government frowns at all forms of violence and is particularly appalled with the contents of the video.
"Government has ordered security agencies in the state to thoroughly investigate the incident to ensure that anyone found culpable is made to face the full weight of extant laws in the state, particularly the Violence Against Persons (VAP) Law."
Meanwhile, the National Vice Chairman, South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Osi Orbih has condemned an attack by some youths on political leaders in Ipeshi in Akoko-Edo Local Goverment Area of Edo State.
Orbih’s reaction which was contained in a press statement he personally signed which waa made available to Newsmen said,
“Painfully, my attention has been drawn to a social media video of a wicked and shameful attack by some politically patronised youths who unleashed unwarranted terror on unsuspecting party leaders and members in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo LGA, brandishing machetes and other dangerous weapons.
“I condemn this barbaric savagery in very strong terms, and I urge the security agents to thoroughly investigate the criminal act, fish out the perpetrators as well as those who might have remotely or closely aided their actions, and make them face the full consequences of their debasing actions. This will act as a deterrent for others who wish to take laws into their hands.
Chief Dan Orbih urged “Members of PDP in Akoko-Edo LGA to remain calm and go about their robust political engagements as no stone will be left unturned to apprehend the perpetrators and make them to face the full wrath of the law.
"I urge our Party members to continue to engage in peaceful and constructive political activities in line with our Party’s constitution.”
Similarly, the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has condemned, in very strong terms, the content of the video that has gone viral in the social media where some youths were seen attacking, assaulting and violently debasing some party members.
"This was particularly more painful to watch as the Vice Chairman of ward 8, Akoko-Edo local government, Pa Samuel Dania, an elder was a victim of this callous act of brigandry.
"The assault was unwarranted, unacceptable, condemnable and the party calls on the security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this senseless crime.
Edo PDP is known as a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is our watchword. We encourage political engagements and contestations which must be guided by the tenets of our constitution.
The statement credited to the Chairman of the party in edo state, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, says "While we encourage our members to exercise their democratic right of free speech, respect, restraint and decorum should be their watchword.
No political party, especially not PDP, will be at ease seeing the said video. It pricks at the sensibilities of all of us and we must all condemn it.
We urge our party members to remain calm as we call on the police to ensure speedy investigation and possible prosecution of all those involved in this heinous crime.
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