The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused the state police command of operating as an arm of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the September 21 governorship election approaches.
At a press conference in Benin on Sunday, Tony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, expressed concern that the police’s actions could undermine the fairness of the upcoming election. He alleged that the police have shown partiality towards the opposition party.
“This is to express our concern over the police disposition to a level playing field for parties ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state,” Aziegbemi said. “The party has witnessed instances in which the police acted in manners that suggest that they are a wing of the All Progressives Congress.”
