APC Accuses LP Agents Of Plotting To Embarrass Tinubu In Abia
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has accused alleged Labour Party (LP) agents of disrupting an event to embarrass President Bola Tinubu.
The party alleged that the incident targeted Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Benjamin Kalu, during a community function in Bende.
The APC Publicity Secretary in Abia, Mr Uche Aguoru, made the allegations in a statement issued on Sunday.
Aguoru said Kalu attended the function, hosted by people of Item in Bende Local Government Area, as Tinubu’s representative.
He alleged that sponsored individuals disrupted Kalu’s address in a calculated attempt to undermine the Deputy Speaker’s political standing.
He described the incident as evidence of political desperation, accusing those involved of resorting to intimidation and disruptive tactics.
Aguoru further alleged that the party had received intelligence about an earlier plot involving agents of the Abia Government.
According to him, the alleged plan was to embarrass both Tinubu and Kalu during the community engagement.
He said the party initially dismissed the intelligence, believing Tinubu’s popularity among Abia residents would frustrate any such attempt.
Aguoru maintained that Kalu had consistently promoted Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across Abia without encountering similar hostility.
He attributed the President’s growing acceptance in the state to federal projects, political appointments and employment opportunities.
He insisted that the alleged disruption would not undermine the relationship between Tinubu and Kalu.
“No amount of blackmail, intimidation or orchestrated hostility can weaken the relationship between Tinubu and Kalu,” Aguoru said.