Aziegbemi described the statement as the “handiwork of irresponsible mischief makers” and called on Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
In a statement made available to TimesNow.com.ng, the Edo PDP chairman attributed the false statement to opponents who “have nothing to offer the people” and are attempting to derail his party’s campaign through “falsehood and negative propaganda”.
The PDP chairman reaffirmed the party’s commitment to responsible campaigning, stating that they “will not issue such a reckless statement” and will continue to work towards maintaining the trust of the people and winning the mandate overwhelmingly.
Some media reports had earlier claimed that the PDP in Edo state accused the presidency and the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, of planning to manipulate the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
The Presidency subsequently dismissed the claims of interference, describing them as baseless and unfounded.
However, the Edo state PDP chairman, Aziegbemi, has distanced himself from the allegations.
Read his full statement below:
Meanwhile, the acting national chairman of the PDP, Illiya Damagum, on Saturday, September 14, said members of the party will use their blood to defend their votes in the September 21 governorship election in Edo state.
This is even as he warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the midnight announcement of the election results
Damagum said this during the grand finale of the PDP campaign in Edo state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
