Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, has alleged that the Abia State authorities is making an attempt to silence the PDP and different opposition voices within the state.
The celebration was reacting to the alarm raised by the Abia State authorities a few current political assembly held on the residence of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in Obingwa LGA.
In a press assertion signed by Eric Ikwuagwu, Abia PDP Publicity Secretary, on Tuesday, the celebration stated that there isn’t a recognized legislation in Nigeria that prohibits residents, together with former governors, from holding non-public conferences or expressing their political beliefs.
“Dr. Ikpeazu has each proper, each constitutionally and morally, to assemble together with his supporters and talk about political issues, particularly in his personal residence.
“What Otti’s authorities has maliciously labeled as ‘illegal political campaigning’ is nothing greater than opposition political engagement, the place notes are in contrast and insurance policies of presidency scrutinised, which is the bedrock of any democracy.”
PDP lamented that the Abia State authorities was making use of a selective strategy in responding to political rallies within the state, noting that some civic receptions, thanksgiving, and city corridor conferences had been held within the state which had the governor in attendance.
The opposition celebration, whereas saying that former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is just not making inciting remarks, stated that it could by no means be intimidated or bullied into silence.
Abia PDP additional alleged that what Okezie Ikpeazu is dealing with in Abia could possibly be likened to what former President Goodluck Jonathan confronted from his successor after leaving workplace.
