The Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stay away from its primaries scheduled to commence in the 40 constituencies in the state, today.
In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Taofik Gani, the PDP said intelligence reports have suggest that the APC in Lagos State contracted some thugs to pretend as PDP members at some selected venues of the primaries.
“The contracted thugs are to provoke violence at those venues and thereby unleash injuries on innocent PDP members whilst the image of the party is soiled. The party has however, vowed to arrest any agent provocateur in any disguise.
“We are starting our primaries to elect our candidates for the 2015 elections today, Saturday. For today, the House of Assembly primaries shall take place in all the 40 state constituencies distributed amongst the 20 local government areas of the state. We have concluded arrangements for the exercise and all aspirants shall have equal opportunities at the venues.
“We urge our aspirants and delegates to comport themselves to prevent any acrimony at the venues. We are hinted that the Lagos APC has contracted thugs to provoke violence and unleash terror on our genuine members at some venues. It is also intended to paint the Lagos PDP as violent. We shall watch out for these thugs and deal with them according to the law,” the statement read.
The party however promised to provide a level playing ground for all its aspirants.
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