The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have traded accusations over a shooting incident that occurred at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal in Benin.
The APC Chairman in Edo, Jarret Tenebe, condemned the incident as a “deeply disturbing and unacceptable act of violence” and accused PDP supporters of carrying out the attack .
However, the PDP has disassociated itself from the shooting incident, with its chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, alleging that the APC deployed thugs disguised in PDP-branded attire to disrupt the tribunal proceedings.
Aziegbemi described the incident as part of the APC’s efforts to frustrate the PDP’s bid to reclaim its mandate in the last governorship election.
The shooting incident caused panic, with lawyers, tribunal members, and others fleeing for safety.
The police are yet to make any arrests or statements on the incident. Both parties have called for those responsible to be brought to justice, but the blame game continues.
