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A political storm is brewing in Edo State following a controversial statement by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate.

Edo 2024: DSS told to investigate APC guber candidate’s 'insecurity' comment | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>A political storm is brewing in Edo State following a controversial statement by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate.</h2>

During a recent campaign rally, Okpebholo reportedly told supporters, “We are going to provide you with insecurity,” a comment that has since sparked outrage across the state.

The Young Edo Professionals Group has called for an urgent investigation into the remark, describing it as more than just a slip of the tongue.

In their statement, they stressed that Okpebholo’s words might reveal his true intentions for the state.

“We firmly believe that Okpebholo’s comment is a revealing slip that uncovers his true intentions for Edo State,” the group stated.

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EDO DESERVES BETTER! Monday Okpebholo&#39;s promise to bring INSECURITY to the state is unacceptable! Leaders should ensure safety and prosperity, not chaos and fear. Let&#39;s reject such harmful visions and choose a brighter future for Edo! <a href="https://t.co/y4wb2dItNp">pic.twitter.com/y4wb2dItNp</a>&mdash; Ogochukwu ❤️ (@TheEmmalez) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEmmalez/status/1833465083478901000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Concerns are mounting that the instability and violence witnessed in other APC-led states could be imported into Edo if the party comes to power.

The group pointed to recent violence on Airport Road in Benin City, where a police inspector was killed in an incident allegedly linked to APC political activities.

“We are calling on the Department of State Security (DSS) to take Senator Okpebholo’s comments very seriously and initiate a thorough investigation into his activities and associations,” the group demanded.

They urged all stakeholders to remain vigilant to safeguard peace in the state.

Edo 2024: DSS told to investigate APC guber candidate’s 'insecurity' comment

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