The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to end the lingering political violence in the state and bring the perpetrators to book. The party made the appeal in a statement in which it commended the president for condemning the needless carnage in Rivers and to describe it as “worrisome”.
Rivers State APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, stated: “We received with happiness the recent statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari that the murderous rerun election in Rivers State was shameful, unfortunate and barbaric. We agree with Mr. President that more Nigerians have been killed in Rivers than any other state in the country. What we are asking is, what are the steps to be taken by the Federal Government to secure the state and its people from the PDP/WIKE gang of killers? That Governor Wike has made Rivers State a killer field should give all Nigerians concern because we don’t know who will be the next victim as the Army, Police, Youth Corps members and hapless Rivers residents are not spared.”
Rivers APC applauded the position of INEC not to conduct any other election in Rivers State if adequate security is not put in place. “In the same vein, we wish to further state that it is not acceptable if all those caught perpetuating evil and electoral malpractice, particularly Wike’s aides, are not duly prosecuted. If this is not done it may be difficult for us to participate in any election in Rivers State as we can’t continue to endanger the lives of our people because of election,” the party said.
The party meanwhile commended Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi for maintaining a peaceful disposition during the rerun elections, without which the state would have burned to the ground. It appealed to its members and supporters to continue to maintain the peaceful disposition for which APC is known.