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| RIVERS APC Members being dispersed by the Police in 2014 |
Some Angry members and supporters of the All Progressive Congress(APC) is set to invade the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State,in a move aimed at ensuring the Council Secreatariates are Permanently Sealed Off by the Nigeria Police.
PUO REPORTS Learnt that,the alleged biased rulling of Justice Lambo Akanbi which nullified the MAY 23rd Local Government Elections in the state may be the reason for the planned invasion by supporters of the APC Chairmen.
PUO REPORTS Also gathered that the action of the supporters of the 22 Ousted Chairmen may be connected to similar treatment melted on the Apc,when the Former Chairman of Obioakpor Local Government Area Mr.Timothy Nsirim was suspended by the 7th Assembly over financial recklessness.
It will be recalled that in 2013,Timothy was suspended by the Past Assembly members,but he refused to vacate the Council,insisting that the Assembly and Chibuike Amaechi has no right to suspend him,the insistence of Nsirim made the Nigeria Police to seal the Council Permanently.
The Rivers State Police Commad this evening admitted that it has received security reports that some people were planning to embark on protest Tomorow
The commissioner of police noted that though the law allows the people the right to embark on protests, such freedom should not be abused by turning the state into a theatre of violence.
Ezike said, “Information at the disposal of the Rivers State Police Command indicates plans by unknown individuals to hold a Protest March on Monday 13, July, 2015 in Port Harcourt Metropolis and other locations in the State against the recent Federal High Court Judgment nullifying the election of the Chairmen of 22 LGAs and the swearing-in of Care-Taker Committees in their stead.
“We are in a democracy, where the Rule of Law and the Right to protest are legitimate rights and aspirations. However, these rights stop where those of the other person begin.
“We acknowledge that though anyone can hold a legitimate and peaceful protest, it is also fair to admit that the protest planners would not be able to control the process as pro and anti-forces, including hoodlums, could hijack it and turn the state into a theatre of violence.
“On that basis, we are advising that all aggrieved persons should sheath their swords and toe the path of honour by resorting to legal means to seek redress and justice.”
PUO REPORTS will keep you updated Tomorow
