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The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu who is currently observing his leave in the United Kingdom has reacted to conflicts which has marred the just concluded local government elections in Rivers State.
The Eastern Updates also recalls that the APP party backed by Fubara cleared all 23 local council elections in the state, prompting the governor to inuagurate them on Sunday.
But reacting to unfolding tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
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According to Tinubu all political actors have to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
Tinubu also instructed the police to move in and restore, maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
The President who spoke through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, also instructed law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
He warned that government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.
According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.
In other news, Amidst the brewing conflict, the Rivers State Police Command have remained mute to the sudden violence that erupted at several local government council secretariats on Monday morning.
The Eastern Updates also reports that suspected “political thugs” believed to be supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, attacked the Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Eleme, and Emohua local government council secretariats on Monday morning, barely 24 hours after Governor Sim Fubara swore in newly elected LG chairmen.
The attackers reportedly barricaded the council entrances and fired shots indiscriminately.
