Chaplain Brigadier General Dr. Ambassador Comrade Isaac Christian has strongly condemned the escalating crisis in Rivers State, attributing the violence to the upcoming October 5th election. The respected leader expressed his concerns over the recent killings in the state, emphasizing that no election should be marred by bloodshed.
This incident below was what triggered the General's response of condemnation.
The National Chairman of the Action People's Party (APP) reported that their Rivers State Party Secretariat was attacked by heavily armed gunmen late last night, resulting in the party's head of security being shot. Although the security official survived the attack, he is currently in critical condition in the hospital. This incident follows a previous bombing at the party office and demonstrates a pattern of violence aimed at intimidating the opposition in Rivers State.
The spokesperson for the Opposition Coalition, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, called on President Tinubu to take action to prevent further acts of violence and protect democracy in the country. He warned against allowing desperate individuals or groups to use intimidation tactics to gain political power and urged the president to remember past political crises that threatened democracy in Nigeria.
During his address, Gen. Amb. Comr. Isaac Christian also highlighted the issue of fuel price increment, urging for a focus on ensuring that elections are conducted freely and fairly without resorting to violence. He urged the youth to refrain from engaging in any form of bribery, emphasizing that such actions would not lead to a better future for the state but rather damage their prospects.
Furthermore, Gen. Amb. Comr. Isaac Christian called on the Senators and other representatives of the state to allow the Governor to effectively carry out his duties without undue interference. He emphasized the importance of giving the Governor the necessary support and space to govern effectively.
Also Hon. Wokekoro, the Rivers State Chairman of the Action Peoples Party, has condemned the recent attack on the party's secretariat by unknown hoodlums for the second time. He demanded a manhunt for the perpetrators and emphasized that the party is determined to secure victory in the upcoming local government council polls.
Hon. Wokekoro also called for an investigation by the Nigeria Police Force to apprehend those responsible for the attack, stating that violence in politics should not be tolerated. He urged all parties to engage in politics with morality and integrity, and not resort to divisive tactics. The party remains undeterred by the attacks and continues to attract support from residents of Rivers State.
In a direct appeal to the President, Gen. Amb. Comr. Isaac Christian urged the federal government to intervene and address the crisis in Rivers State. He emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent further deterioration of the situation and restore peace and stability in the state.