By Editor
The spokesperson for a group called MEGA, Mr. Ehidiamen Clifford has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo of allegedly exposing his Police orderly to untimely death.
He made this allegation while expressing his condolence to the Nigeria Police Force and the family of the slain officer.
According to him “While I extend my heartfelt condolence to the Nigeria Police Force, Edo state command, I wish to also express same to the families and friends of the fine police officer who died in active duty due to the political rascality of the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
“It is so sad that the life of an innocent police officer and citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been sacrificed on the altar of political rascality and “agberoism” via an act of ignorance and wickedness demonstrated by persons who are expected to know better.
“It is even worse that such persons aspire to lead Edo state while sacrificing the blood of the people on the altar of political position.
“The death of this fine officer would have been very avoidable should the APC candidate conducted himself in a more civilised manner as someone expected to know the law.
“Yes, the court gave a judgement in favour of the former deputy governor, but Mr APC candidate, how does it concern you?? If you are so concerned that the victory favours you, why not visit Philip in his residence and congratulate him or better still, extend a congratulatory message to him through your spokesman, rather than insisting on a road show or political procession to celebrate a premature victory, in a case that is yet to be concluded having been appealed.
“Let’s even assume you both came via the same aircraft from Abuja. After landing, why not go quietly your separate ways to do your assignments. But the APC candidate insisted on engaging in a public procession against the security advice of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State, who was personally on ground to ensure he convince them otherwise.
“But as politicians who have affinity for violence and blatant disregard for constituted authorities, they slighted the police boss and security intelligence that would have averted the death of this police officers and the disruption of public peace.
“While these actions should be condemned by every well-meaning Edolites, it is our sincere expectation that the APC candidate will be held responsible.
“He must be invited by the police to explain the rationale behind his orderly’s death and deliberate disregard for the security intelligence report available to him first hand. Could it be that the candidate orchestrated the death of his orderly to score cheap political point and artificial sympathy from Edo people, which he will never get?
“Why not consider the lives and safety of your supporters and security details far more important than the political point you intend to score by mere political rally to celebrate victory for a case still in court for determination?
“It is obvious that this set of political homosapiens are not worthy to lead Edo people or find themselves in the ruling class of any civilised society”, Clifford said.