BREAKING: Edo PDP Chairman Denies Accusing Presidency, Ribadu of Planning to Rig Gov Election

• The Edo State PDP chairman, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, has denied a social media statement accusing the Presidency and the NSA of planning to manipulate the upcoming governorship election
• Aziegbemi described the statement as false and the work of mischief makers, urging the public to disregard it
• The PDP chairman reiterated his party's commitment to responsible campaigning, accusing political opponents of spreading falsehoods to derail their efforts

Benin City, Edo state - The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, has denied a statement circulating on social media accusing the Presidency and Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) of planning to manipulate the September 21 governorship election in the state.

Aziegbemi described the statement as the "handiwork of irresponsible mischief makers" and called on Nigerians to disregard it entirely.

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In a statement made available to Legit.ng, the Edo PDP chairman attributed the false statement to opponents who "have nothing to offer the people" and are attempting to derail his party's campaign through "falsehood and negative propaganda".

"In this election season, all sorts of false statements and forged documents, mischievously ascribed to us, are peddled by persons who do not mean well for our campaign," he said.

PDP committed to responsible campaigning

The PDP chairman reaffirmed the party's commitment to responsible campaigning, stating that they "will not issue such a reckless statement" and will continue to work towards maintaining the trust of the people and winning the mandate overwhelmingly.

Read the full statement below:

"A statement purportedly signed by me, accusing the Presidency and Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) of planning to manipulate the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, circulating on social media, was not issued by me."In this election season, all sorts of false statements and forged documents, mischievously ascribed to us, are peddled by persons who do not mean well for our campaign. This is the handiwork of such irresponsible mischief makers which should be disregarded in its entirety."We will not put this sort of behaviour past certain opponents who have nothing to offer the people and believe that the only chance they have in this election is by circulating falsehood and negative propaganda to derail our campaign."We call on all well meaning Nigerians to totally disregard this false statement."The PDP is a responsible party and will not issue such a reckless statement. We will continue to work tirelessly to maintain the trust, and overwhelmingly win the mandate of our people."

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Source: Legit.ng