The Vice Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Mopamuro local government area of Kogi state, Mr. Gbenga Agbona has been arrested by officers of the police force.
Agbona was arrested on Wednesday over attacks on a leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Senior Special Assitant to the Governor on Water Resources, Hon. Mayowa Alayemola.
The leaders of APC in Mopamuro reported Agbona to the Police to nip the crisis that may likely erupt from the attack in the bud.
Reacting to the attack on Alayemola and subsequent arrest of Agbona, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo said his concern is to ensure there is peace and tranquility in the local government area, before, during and after the poll.
“Orokere used to be the stronghold of the PDP, but our party has taken over. So we expect such a violent reaction. All they had always done is violence and creating crisis.
“The rallies on Tuesday and Wednesday showed them clearly that Mopamuro is a no go area for the PDP. Resorting to violence will only worsen their situation because security agencies are prepared to maintain peace.
“I urge all our party members to maintain peace. We can’t be at vintage position and allow detractors take our eyes off the ball. Don’t attack anyone. Report violence to law enforcement agents and they will do their job professionally,” he said.
The Local Government election poll in Kogi State is scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
A PDP Chieftain who craved anonymity told our reporter that the choice of Mr Gbenga Agbona was a largely misinformed one.
“We all know him in this community and we know his antecedents. He has been the mastermind of several attacks and use of dangerous weapons in previous elections held in Ward 06. His choice was promoted by those who wants to reward thuggery,” he said.
