Ekiti Election: Security Operatives Disperse PDP Supporters From Rally Venue

Afterwards, Governor Ayodele Fayose attempted to lead the supporters back to the park but the move was thwarted security operatives who reportedly fired gunshots into the air again. The development resulted in the relocation of the rally to the Government House premises, where Governor Ayodele Fayose and other PDP leaders are expected to address the party members. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, Joshak Habila, confirmed the incident to Channels Television. [caption id="attachment_104453" align="alignleft" width="500"] Governor Ayodele Fayose[/caption] Mr Joshak explained that the move by the law enforcement agents was to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state capital and other parts of Ekiti ahead of the July 14 governorship election. ‘Beyond Stomach Infrastructure’ The PDP supporters were dispersed barely one day after at the All Progressives Congress (APC) successfully held its rally at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti. President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, had stormed the state on Tuesday to canvass support for the party’s candidate in the poll, Dr Kayode Fayemi.]]>