Bye Election: Kwara PDP Is Suffering From Early "Morning Sickness"

There are clear indications that the paranoid suffered by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria is beginning to cascade to their foot soldiers.

The reason a supposedly largest political party in Africa in the yesteryears, now dwelling on frivolities like false alarm and deliberate falsehood can be traced to fear of imminent defeat in the coming election and in 2019.

Expectedly, while the party's leader who recently gave in to a humiliating defeat in Portharcourt was flaunting unverifiable number of defectors to Kwara PDP his sidekicks were equally involved in another lying spree.

As a responsible entity and law abiding citizens of this great country, we waited patiently for the outcome of the investigation conducted by the security agencies.

We can confirm to you that, the tattered umbrella where our brothers on the other side were hiding could not safe them from the torrent of rain falling now and then, probably one of the reasons for their misadventure. Why running from pillar to post, when you are pursued by your own shadow?

Relevant checks revealed that, diligent investigation into the allegations of import of thugs into Omu-Aran has been found to be false, baseless and irresponsible alarm coming from a drowning party that can believe any beer parlour gossip.

We therefore call on the security agencies in the state to make public their findings on this matter. Politics must not becloud our senses of decency and accountability. Purveyors of the false alarm must be arrested for their criminal intentions.

However, we are currently investigating an allegation that, some urchins are camped in a place in Ganmo where they are preparing to be used as fake soldiers during the November 17 election.

Our source alleged that, they were in town yesterday looking for where to buy hard substances. The source added that, these urchins will be in military uniforms and mingle with commissioned officers during the election and will be used to harass opponents.

As stakeholders in this party and Kwara project, we call on hoteliers to assist the security agencies with useful tips, when strange characters are noticed in their premises. It will be recalled that official security reports revealed that, the robbers that wrecked havoc in Offa in April 2018 were coordinated from a nearby hotel.

Our party is leaving no stone unturned in our legitimate preparations for the all important election slated for next weekend.

Kayode Oyin-Zubair
Kwara APC Stakeholders Forum
Igbaja