The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, September 18, alleged that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) sponsored and promoted the #EndSARS protest that rocked major cities across Nigeria in October 2020.
Seye Oladejo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) publicity secretary in Lagos state, accused the main opposition party of promoting lawlessness, which according to him, was evident during the protest, during which many Nigerians were killed at the Lekki tollgate by security operatives.
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Oladejo made the accusations while reacting to the visit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran and his running mate for the 2023 governorship poll in the state, Funke Akindele, to persons whose vehicles were auctioned for violating traffic rules by the Lagos state government, according to Peoples Gazette.
“However, we are not surprised by the promotion of lawlessness by the opposition party as it remains consistent with their desperation as we count down to the next elections,” Oladejo said.
He added that, “Their role in the spread of COVID-19 in Lagos state, alongside the promotion and sponsorship of needless mass gatherings like #EndSARS during the pandemic and the social events hosted by the Adediran’s deputy, Funke Akindele, are pointers to the lawlessness of the duo and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).”
Recall that Akindele had flouted COVID-19 rules when she organised a house party to celebrate her estranged husband, JJC Skillz, on his birthday in April 2020.
“We expect Funke to be eternally grateful to the state governor for receiving less than a slap on her wrist for a life-threatening crime against the state,” Oladejo added.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson further noted that the opposition party had nothing to offer and that its chances of winning in the South-West were slim.
