The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State has accused the ruling APC of plotting to attack its candidates ahead of the 2023 elections.
The party also called for the immediate disbandment of Ebubeagu Security Network and to stop it from participating in the activities leading to the 2023 general election.
APGA noted that the Inspector general of Police, Usman Harba, had earlier directed that non-state security groups such as Ebubeagu should not participate or play a part in any form in the build-up to the electioneering.
Publicity Secretary of the party Nwanchor Chibuike claimed in a statement that the ruling party was plotting to attack its deputy governorship candidate, Dr Nkata Chuku, the Ebonyi South senatorial candidate, Ifeanyi Eleje, a journalist who doubles as the special assistant to the governorship candidate on media, Mr Charles Otu, and among others.
Nwanchor also claimed that the party had suffered intimidation from the government since the inception of the current administration.
“We wish to let the state government and the general public know that we have heard and read from several online publications of the evil plan by the state government and unguided public utterances by the core supporters of APC led government to Attack APGA candidates in Ebonyi South and other political parties in the state,” he said.