June 1, 2015 – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alerts of plots by outgoing Ekiti APC state lawmakers to cause confusion and trigger mayhem as a means of securing political control of the state, but warned that its members will be fully mobilized to stiffly resist the scheme.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in a statement on Monday said the party is aware that the outgoing lawmakers are desperate to wreck havoc on the state before the end of their tenure on Thursday as a final attempt in their failed heinous mission to unseat Governor Ayo Fayose.
The PDP however warned the lawmakers to watch their steps and not to take its civility for granted, as it would not hesitate to defend the governor with all force availed by the law.
“We wish to state in very clear terms that we would not condone any more move by the rejected APC lawmakers to subvert the will of the people of Ekiti state as expressed in the mandate freely given to Governor Ayo Fayose.
“These outgoing APC lawmakers whose mandates have already been withdrawn by the people should watch their steps and not in anyway take our civility and Governor Fayose’s deportment for peace, unity and harmony for granted.
“We issue this as a final warning. Our members and supporters in Ekiti state are able, willing and ready to defend our mandate using all available instruments granted by the law. We have the capacity and will have no other option unless the APC lawmakers retrace their steps and embrace peace. Enough is enough”, the PDP said.
The party underlined that the position of the Federal High court on the status of the lawmakers and proceedings of the house regarding the odious plot to impeach Governor Fayose is clear, adding that it would not in any way “condone or tolerate any move by the APC lawmakers to subvert the course of justice”.
While commending the people of Ekiti state for their courage in standing by Governor Fayose, the PDP urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call the lawmakers to order, especially given the olive branch already extended to them by the governor in the interest of peace and development of the state.
Finally, the party charged security agencies to be on high alert and ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in the state.
