The Ebonyi State government has denied allegations of attacking members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the People's Club in Abakaliki.
Special Adviser to the State Governor on Inter- Party Affairs Sunday Nwanbam who stated this while reacting to the alleged attack at a Press conference in Abakaliki , clarified that no member of the ADC was attacked or arrested by government agents or security operatives.
Nwanbam emphasized that the government maintains a cordial relationship with all 17 registered political parties in the state, as confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He attributed the peaceful political climate in the state to the good administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru, who prioritizes peace and stability.
Nwanbam urged political parties to operate peacefully and notify relevant authorities when hosting meetings, ensuring the safety and security of attendees.
He emphasized that the government is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the state and supports all political parties.
He said : "we have 17 registered political parties in Ebonyi State. That's the figure INEC gave to me last year.I know it might have increased.All the political parties in Ebonyi State are very friendly and very supportive.
"And the government has been protecting their interests.Elections have come and gone, we only have one governor. Now, it's only that one governor that is taking good care of all the people of Ebonyi State.
"We don't discriminate whether you are APC, whether you are PDP, whether you are a Labour Party or ADC. So, all of us are working together. (1:15) And that is why you can attest to it that since the 2023 general election party, we have not had any crisis politically.
"Because of the good administration of Governor Francis Smith.He doesn't want any problem and that is why he wants peace.He wants people to go on with their normal businesses.
"Whether you are a politician or whatever, his goal is to be peaceful.And that is why whatever is due to political parties, we will normally give to them.And again, it is the statutory responsibility of the Ministry of Inter-Party Affairs that I personally lay my own office to the government.
"They have an umbrella body called IPAC. And this is my responsibility to take care of them as the eye of government.Whatever they ask, we do provide for them".
"We know that they are an opposition political party.They also have a role to play in democratic processes.And that is why we pay greater attention to respond to their problem".
'All the political parties in Ebonyi State, government is supporting them But when you are going, contrary to, let me say, you are causing trouble. Ebonyi you don't want trouble If you are doing your party, do it peacefully.
"And if you want to have a meeting, just go straight.Invite the people that are responsible.Because you cannot call for a meeting without notifying the people that are very important, that are very key to whatever you are doing.
'Invite security to take good care of your people in the meeting. No, we have not seen, nobody has reported to us that they were attacked.Ebonyi State doesn't know whether you are having a meeting or not.
"It is not our responsibility. Our responsibility is to take care of Eboe people who voted massively for Governor Francis Nwifuru and other leaders in Ebonyi State. We don't know when they have a meeting.
"Nobody notified me as they said to the governor. And I don't think they notified the IPAC chairman, who is also the chairman of other political parties in Ebonyi State.
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