The ruling All Progressives Congress in Ondo state has given indication of its preparedness to find a quick and lasting solution to the smouldering political crisis in the state.
The party in a statement by the Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, and made available to GRANDNEWS ONLINE on Wednesday night advised “all political gladiators and stakeholders to be circumspect in their utterances and actions as regards the political development in the State.”
The revealed that the “faceoff between the executive and legislative arms of the state government is being critically examined by the combined teams of national and state leaderships of the party.
“The chapter is very hopeful that the situation would soon been resolved, to wade off avoidable political tension, and engender friendly atmosphere, ahead of governorship election.”
The party expressed appreciation to various stakeholders, particularly the respectable elders in the state for their concerns, words of counsel, and prayers, assuring that the storm would be over soon.
It however urged those planning protests to reconsider their plans as there was no need for it.
“It is imperative to urge stakeholders to pursue peace with maturity and civilized conducts. Protests and violent agitations, as being contemplated by some groups, can only lead to personal injuries.
“We should be reminded that security agents would not condone destructive conducts under whatever pretence. We should be well guided.
“The ruling party commended the good people of the State for their peaceful disposition thus far, and their resolve to resist relentless efforts, aimed at dragging them into unproductive agitations.
“The Ondo APC further applauded security agents for all the efforts and sacrifices to ensure peaceful atmosphere. They have been commendably organized, and supportive in this regard.”
