The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo on Sunday traded blames over Saturday’s clash among their supporters.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that supporters of both parties clashed on Saturday around Ring Road area in Benin, the state capital.
The PDP leadership and the National Campaign Council for the Sept. 19 governorship election in the state had visited the palace to inform the Benin Monarch, Ewuare II, about their presence and mission in the state.
Trouble started when some persons alleged to be supporters of the APC’s governorship candidate, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, booed Gov. Godwin Obaseki, leading to the clash that left some people injured.
In a reaction, Chief Dan Orbih, Chairman, South-South Caretaker Committee, PDP, condemned the violence and alleged that it was masterminded by the APC.
Orbih said, “I condemn the unfortunate incident that took place yesterday in the course of the official visit of governors and…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
