Ondo APC, PDP at loggerhead over salary deduction to fund Amotekun 

By Temitope Adedeji, Akure

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP over its criticism of the efforts of the state government) to keep the state safe.

WesternPost had earlier reported that the state government planned to deduct from the salaries of civil servants in the state to fund the operation of Amotekun, despite owing backlog of salaries.

APC, in a statement on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Alex Kaleijaye said it is particularly disappointed in the opposition party for delving yet into another show of puerile radicalism, and strive to demoralize the commitment of the Rotimi Akeredolu-led government to security concerns.

The statement said, “It is pertinent to remind residents of Ondo State that the sincerity of the Ondo State government, under the leadership of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on the all- important issue of security, is being well celebrated by Nigerians, home and abroad. It is therefore disheartening that the PDP could trivialize same for political gains.

“The great strides of Amotekun, working in conjunction with security agencies, have been variously acknowledged. The peace of mind, safety on our roads, and honour attracted to the State therefrom, are indicators that the vision and investment into the project have been justified.

“We want to specially acknowledge, and appreciate the recent donation of 30 motor bikes, as support to Amotekun, by the state organized labour. 

“Although the PDP’s jejune attempt to ridicule the government crumbled on arrival, the APC calls on the discerning members of the public to be wary of the main opposition party’s baseless tales in future.

“The State chapter further advises the PDP to raise its standard of criticism above the current kindergarten level so the public could take it seriously.”

The party commended the efforts of the state government and the State Security Network, for the recent harvest of criminal elements at different locations within the State.

It urges the government to discountenance frivolous distractions, and sustain the ongoing efforts to make Ondo State a safe haven for investments.