By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Calabar
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State has condemned recent attacks on opposition political figures in Calabar and Kebbi State, warning against violence and intimidation during political activities.
The party expressed concern over the attacks on the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Calabar on Wednesday.
The duo were reportedly attacked by hoodlums while their convoy was passing through Watt Market roundabout after paying a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar during their political visit to the state.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and members of his entourage were also reportedly attacked in Kebbi State on Thursday while attending a political rally.
The Cross River PDP said its members had equally suffered attacks, urging political actors to allow opposition parties to carry out their legitimate activities without intimidation.
The position was contained in a communiqué issued after the party’s State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting, which also considered the resignation of its former state chairman, Venatius Ikem.
The communiqué stated: “We seriously frowned at incessant attacks on PDP members and other opposition party members while carrying out their legitimate political activities.”
The party subsequently ratified the nomination of Chief Francis Bullem as substantive state chairman, citing Article 47, subsections 5 and 6 of its 2017 Constitution, as amended.
