The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of making reckless and unfounded allegations in a recent television interview, in which the governor alluded to moves to bribe members of the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal.
Reacting to the Gov. Okpebholo’s bribery allegation, the PDP said the comments are not only false, but also a calculated attempt to intimidate the judiciary, mislead the public, and undermine confidence in the legal process.
“We categorically state that there is no truth whatsoever to Okpebholo’s insinuation that money is being mopped up to bribe the tribunal.
“This is a blatant lie, deliberately concocted to cast aspersions on the judiciary, and preemptively discredit any ruling that does not favour him.
“It is a classic case of a desperate politician trying to rewrite history, after suffering a clear and decisive defeat at the polls,” the party said.
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The PDP challenged Gov. Okpebholo to provide evidence to support his wild allegations, rather than resorting to vague innuendos, and religious platitudes in an attempt to justify his electoral delusions.
“His contradictory stance is evident—on one hand, he professes faith in the judiciary; on the other, he seeks to smear its integrity with baseless claims,” it added.
The PDP while expressing concern in what it tagged Okpebholo’s blatant attempt to pressure the tribunal through public defamation, described the move as a dangerous, and irresponsible act that must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.
It called on the tribunal “to take due note of Okpebholo’s remarks—not because they hold any merit, but because they expose his desperation and willingness to subvert due process for political gain.
“The Edo people deserve principled leadership, not reckless politicians who, when faced with defeat, resort to fabrications and fear-mongering.
“The tribunal will discharge its duties based on facts and the law—not on the baseless accusations of those who refuse to accept reality.”
