We’re not involved in Ondo Assembly invasion, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has described
as untrue and wicked blackmail the allegation that its State
Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, led thugs to invade the State House of
Assembly on Friday.

The State Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, said the chairman
was only at the assembly to pacify the lawmakers, but he was
assaulted and told that it was not a party affair.

According to him, the chairman got the information that the
lawmakers were planning the impeachment of the Speaker and his
deputy. Speaking further, Kalejaiye said “The Chairman’s intention
was to explore ways to pacify aggrieved members and ensure the
situation did not degenerate to an ugly scene. Unfortunately, he
was rebuffed by some members, who actually assaulted him, saying it
was purely a party affair.

“It therefore amounts to a deliberate blackmail for any person
or group to insinuate or say that a well-cultured democrat like Mr.
Adetimehin would lead thugs to attack the honourable members of the
House.” The party urged security agencies to carry out a thorough
investigation into the matter and ensure punishment or sanction
those found culpable.