APC Alleges Scheme to Organise Protests Against Tinubu, Akume, and Akpabio in Benue State
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has claimed to have uncovered a purported scheme by officials of the Benue State government to orchestrate protests against President Bola Tinubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The party alleges that the intended protests aim to obstruct the president from approving the recent Senate resolution that halts the release of funds to local government caretaker committees across states.
In a statement issued by the APC’s spokesperson, Daniel Ihomun, the party pointed out that the alleged plot commenced with a demand for the resignation of the state’s APC chairman, Comrade Austin Agada, without providing valid reasons.
Expressing concern, Ihomun labelled the plan as a perceived act of sabotage and stressed that while peaceful expression is allowed, actions that may embarrass the president and his administration are unacceptable and should be prevented.
The APC called upon the Inspector-General of Police and the Benue State Commissioner of Police to closely monitor the purported protest.
The party warned that, although it may appear as a solidarity march, its motives could be sinister.
Ihomun further urged Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to monitor the activities of individuals using his name to perpetrate acts that could disrupt the peace of the state, potentially leading to the declaration of a state of emergency.
“We also enjoin security agencies in the state to be on alert to check the activities of this group that seems to undermine the peace of the state and is hellbent on planting divisive tendencies. The general public should please take note of this Nollywood script,” Ihomun emphasized.
Source: Politics Nigeria
