Edo 2024: APC lawyers reported to NBA for allegedly spreading fake news about PDP primaries

• The Movement for Esan Governor Agenda (MEGA) has called on the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to discipline the APC's legal counsel for allegedly spreading false information about the Edo PDP primaries
• MEGA accused the APC of trying to undermine the democratic process and mislead the public due to their fear of Asue Ighodalo's popularity in the upcoming Edo state governorship election
• Despite a Federal High Court ruling affirming Ighodalo's candidacy, MEGA urged the NBA to take action and ensure legal practitioners maintain integrity and uphold ethical standards

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Benin City, Edo state—Ahead of the 2024 Edo state governorship election, the Movement for Esan Governor Agenda (MEGA) has urged the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to take disciplinary action against the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s legal counsel.

MEGA, in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Friday, July 19, by its spokesperson, Ehidiamen Clifford, accused the APC lawyers of spreading false information about the legitimacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries, which produced Asue Ighodalo as the candidate for the upcoming Edo state governorship election.

The Movement for Esan Governor Agenda has urged the NBA to take disciplinary action against APC's legal counsel for allegedly speaking fake news about the PDP. Photo credits:@Aighodalo, @m_akpakomiza
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Edo 2024: MEGA says APC is afraid of Ighodalo

MEGA further condemned the APC's actions as an affront to justice and integrity and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and undermine the democratic process.

"This tactic indicates their fear of the overwhelming popularity and support that Asue Ighodalo commands among the people of Edo state. It is evident that the APC has resorted to these unscrupulous methods because they recognize their inability to secure victory in a free and fair contest," Clifford said.

Why NBA should intervene

MEGA said that though the Federal High Court's ruling, which affirmed Ighodalo as the PDP's governorship candidate, has put the issue to rest, it called on the NBA to uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession by disciplining the lawyers involved.

"Legal practitioners must maintain the highest level of integrity and refrain from actions that could destabilize our democratic institutions and processes," MEGA said.

The group urged the people of Edo state to remain vigilant and discerning in the face of APC propaganda and to continue supporting Ighodalo.

"As we approach the election, let us all remain focused on our shared goal of electing a leader who will bring prosperity and inclusivity to Edo state. Together, we can ensure that justice and good governance prevail," the statement concluded.

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• Edo Guber: Fresh Twist as Obidient Movement Drums Support for APC Candidate, Labour Party

Edo 2024: Tinubu meets APC candidate, Okpebholo

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently had a closed-door meeting with the APC governorship election in Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, his running mate, Dennis Idahosa and other party leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and the minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, led the delegation to the Aso Rock on Friday, July 5.

Source: Legit.ng