The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent remarks made by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding the APC’s intention to “capture” Ondo State and, by extension, the entire South West region, warning it’s impossible to capture the zone.
The PDP in a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba described Ganduje’s comments as reckless and threatening as it is concerning.
The PDP said, “What Ganduje said about the APC’s plans to ‘capture’ Ondo and the South West is both alarming and inappropriate.
“The term ‘capture’ implies forceful control or occupation, and we will not accept being enslaved in our land,” the PDP said.
The party emphasised that the South West has historically been a stronghold of opposition and democracy in the country and expressed deep concern over Ganduje’s threats made during his visit to Ondo State ahead of the governorship election.
Ganduje had said the APC had “a secret to capture Ondo, Oyo and Osun states,” a secret he said he’s “not willing to tell you.”
The PDP said, “Historically, attempts to impose control have led to significant unrest.
“The ‘wetie’ crisis in the 1960s and the National Party of Nigeria’s (NPN) efforts to impose Akin Omoboriowo as governor in 1983 both serve as reminders of what happens when the will of the people is disregarded.
“Any attempt by the APC to force itself upon the people of Ondo State will be met with strong resistance,” the PDP stated.