Emmanuel Adigwe
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday, frowned over the heavy presence of policemen and security operatives around the premises of Edo State House of Assembly.
According to the PDP, the federal government mobilized security operatives to take over the state House of Assembly describing the action as unacceptable.
In a tweet on it’s verified Twitter handle, the party claimed that the federal government’s decision was due to the popularity of the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki and it described the actions as unacceptable.
“Breaking News! Irked by the growing popularity of @GovernorObaseki of Edo state and overwhelming acceptance by his people, the @OfficialAPCNg led Federal Government has mobilized @PoliceNG and other security agents to take over the state house of assembly. This is totally unacceptable,” PDP tweeted.
The Gazelle News.com had reported that the premises of Edo State House of Assembly was on Thursday morning blocked by security officers from the Nigeria Police force.