PDP Gives Reasons For Not Signing Peace Accord, Releases Members Names Being Harassed, Arrested By Police (Full List)

7. Festus Ovienloba
8. Moha Haruna
9. Luke Einojie
10. Gabriel Omhenra
11. Emmanuel Oroto
12. Noel Mathews
13. Amos Tom Udehagene
14. Osi Imojire
15. Kingsley Osehon
16. Kehinde Olotu and many more.

THE FOLLOWING ARE IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR UPWARDS OF TWO WEEKS
1. Noel Mathews
2. Amos Tom Udehagene
3. Osi Imojire
4. Kingsley Osehon
5. Kehinde Olotu and many more.

THE FOLLOWING ARE DECLARED WANTED BY THE POLICE
1. Dr. Kelly Inedegbor
2. Emmanuel Oroto
3. Moha Haruna
4. Luke Einojie
5. Festus Unuabor
6. Gabriel Omhenra and many more.

In the circumstances, it will be quite clear that nothing would be more unfair, unconscionable and in fact, unreasonable than to request a party that is currently under a vicious attack by the opposing Party, utilizing the illegal services of state security agents to step forward to sign a Peace Accord under these circumstances.

The way forward As things stand today, the Peoples Democratic Party and in fact, the people of Edo State, believe that certain minimum steps must be immediately taken to create an atmosphere of fairness and balance, and a level playing field as a non-negotiable requirement for the enthronement of peace and security in the run-up to the election:
i) The immediate and unconditional release/production of all persons currently in unlawful custody or all these persons if alleged to have committed any crime should be immediately brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with all civilized constitutional processes.

ii) The immediate redeployment of:
a) the current Edo State Commissioner of Police
b) the current Resident Electoral Commissioner REC, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and their replacement with persons who can exhibit fairness and balance in the performance of their functions and who do not have any links to the contending parties or vested interests in the process.

iii) The immediate recall of any external Police Team/Squad from Abuja or any other location in Nigeria currently marauding in Edo State, illegally arresting perceived political opponents and creating undue tension in the State.

iv) An undertaking and commitment by the Nigeria Police and INEC to operate a level playing field without allowing themselves to become a private army at the behest of one of the contending parties.

We wish to state that our party and our candidates have the utmost confidence in the goodwill and peace-loving nature of Edo people and we are willing to submit ourselves to their democratic choice under a free, fair and untainted process.

At present, it is clear that the basis for peace and the conduct of a peaceful election are not in place. Accordingly, once the conditions presented above have been met, we will be ready to immediately make ourselves available to sign the Peace Accord.

In conclusion, therefore, we offer Your Excellency and your distinguished committee members the very best of our complement and regards.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi
Chairman,
Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State