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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Uche Secondus, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), against unguided statements and conduct that could heat up the polity.

The APC, in a statement by Yekini Nabena , its national publicity secretary, said Secondus is expected to exhibit patriotism but has failed to live up to expectations.

“The national chairman of a political party is expected to exhibit the highest sense of patriotism, decency and decorum in public conduct and discourse,” the statement read.

“Regrettably, the national chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has not lived up to these basic expectations.”

Nabena said three weeks ago, the PDP chairman took the internal matters of the country’s politics to the international scene by writing letters to various international organisations.

He also tackled Secondus over his comment that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conspired with APC to declare Osun state governorship election inconclusive.

“Secondus unfounded allegation on the inconclusive Osun governorship election is not expected from such highly placed party official; accusing the APC of conspiring with INEC, without proof, is taking mudslinging too far,” he said.

“We advise Secondus not to descend to the level unexpected of his office, less he enters the boxing ring with its attendant mud and dirt.

“His action will only bring him personal attacks, ridicule. A word is enough for the wise!”

Nabena maintained that the APC would, as a rule, ignore “irresponsible and baseless utterances and actions” exhibited by opposition political parties, especially the PDP national chairman.

He, however, said it was necessary to give word of caution on expected behaviour required of all political parties as the nation prepares for the forthcoming general election.