The factional Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Joseph Osagiede, on Monday accused the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, of being responsible for the violence in the state.
However, Oshiomhole in a reaction, distanced himself from the allegation and blamed the Edo State Government and the Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for fomenting trouble in the state.
Osagiede at a news conference in Benin said the National Chairman was pushing Edo State to the precipice with the intent of creating the impression that law has broken down so that a state of emergency could be declared.
He said: “The National Chairman orchestrated the state assembly primaries to fix his stooge so as to impeach governor.
“When he failed, he masterminded the crisis, housing 14 lawmakers-elect in Abuja, who should rather be in Edo representing their people.
“Recently his lieutenants have resorted to the use of explosives and dangerous weapons in some parts of the state and endangering the lives of law abiding citizens.
“We call on the Presidency and the Inspector-General of police to call the National Chairman to order so that violence does not erode the good legacies that the APC has built over the years.”
Reacting to the allegations on behalf of the National Chairman, Samson Osagie, a chieftain of the APC, accused the state government of putting every blame on Oshiomhole.
Osagie said: “The truth of the matter is that I do not know how they decided to put logic on its head.
“The governor who is responsible for the security of lives and property has decided to blame other persons rather than himself.
“He has threatened violence over time and the state government is moving around to accuse those who are being attacked of being responsible for the attacks.
“Suffice it to say that Oshiomhole or those supporting him in every of their public statements have not issued threats.”
According to Osagie, the state government and the governor are the ones responsible for the attacks and the public is aware of this.
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