Edo State group, Edo Forum of Patriots (EFP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu to intervene in the escalating crisis in Edo State, All Progressives Congress (APC).
EFP said it feared that crisis in Edo APC which has gone messier has assumed a violent dimension.
The group suggested a round table meeting which should be presided over by Buhari or a peace accord to be masterminded by the police.
A statement by the Chairman, Interim Management Committee of EFP, Ayamenkhue Edokpolo said the crisis could result in cult war.
Edokpolo said “We wish to state that Edo State is known as one of the most peaceful and hospitable state in the country.
”We pride ourselves as a State where everyone is welcome, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political leanings which has led over the years to positive and significant improvements in the State, in terms of ease of doing business and positive developments.
”These have trickle positive effects on investment and commerce.
“We call on the President, the Inspector General of Police to ensure they act swiftly, so as to ensure that peace is restored to the state.
”A way out could be a peace accord where well critical stakeholders and leaders of this troubling scenarios undertake to promote peaceful coexistence among their supporters and followers.
“We have, however, noticed that the recent political bickering within the ruling party (APC) has led to some level of insecurity and if not checked or nipped in the bud, it may escalate into other social menace-like cult activities.
“We use this medium to appeal to all stakeholders to allow reason and rationality prevail, they should come to a round table to address their party differences that is causing the escalation of tension in the state.
