Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe has called for the immediate arrest of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for alleged involvement in the cruelsome killing of Northern travellers in Uromi .
Tenebe who made the call while Addressing Abuja newsmen on Tuesday, condemned the unfortunate incident and sued for calm even as he assured that justice will be served.
The APC chairman, Jarret Tenebe described the killings as a grave conspiracy against the peace and stability of Edo state.
He accused the PDP leadership of devising a plot to instigate crisis and make Edo State ungovernable, with the aim of forcing President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the State.
“Their sinister objective is clear—they want to force President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Edo State because they have no confidence in securing victory at the Edo Election Petition Tribunal. In their desperation, they have resorted to acts of sabotage, hoping to manipulate public perception and judicial sentiment in their favor.”
“As part of their plan, they have enlisted disbanded members of the Edo State Security Network to orchestrate acts of violence, as seen in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. Their aim was to falsely implicate the Edo State Government in these disruptions, creating a narrative that fosters chaos and sympathy for their failed cause. They are also exploiting the composition of the tribunal, where two of the three judges are from the North, hoping to sway their ruling through deceit and unrest.”
“Their recent criticism of Governor Monday Okpebholo for traveling to Kano State to condole with victims’ families further exposes their involvement in the Uromi mayhem. Their hypocrisy and desperation know no bounds, but we will not be deceived!”
“I call on security agencies to immediately arrest Tony Aziegbemi and other PDP leaders involved in this treasonous act. Furthermore, I urge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with embassies in countries where these PDP members reside and request their extradition for prosecution. Terrorism and violent attacks against the peace of our nation cannot and will not be tolerated.”
“As a political party, we are going to formally write to foreign missions, embassies, and other international bodies to extradict these fellows who keep inciting the public to commit acts of terrorism. They must be repatriated to Nigeria in order to face terrorism charges.”
“Let me make it categorically clear—no amount of blackmail, intimidation, or desperate orchestration will stop Governor Monday Okpebholo from emerging victorious at the tribunal on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The people of Edo have spoken, and their mandate will not be stolen through underhanded tactics.”
“These antics will not weaken us; rather, they will only make Edo stronger. We will continue to stand firm in defense of democracy, justice, and the rule of law”
Recall that 16 hunters said to be on their way from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano for the Sallah celebration were killed at Uromi in Edo State last week, when some vigilantes intercepted and lynched them.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo continued his moves to douse tension and prevent reprisal.
The governor has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin to make way for proper investigation by the security agencies.
He has also visited Abuja and Kano State Governor as well as families of the slained hunters to express his condolence and promised that justice would be served.
