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Pro-Nyesom Wike group in Rivers has been accused of using explosives and bombs against the opposition in the stateCHRADA, an international group, made the allegation against the supporters of the former governor of the state and current minister of the FCTThe group’s allegation followed a recent explosion at the headquarters of the APA in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital
The supporters of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, have been accused of using explosives and bombs to threaten opposition in Rivers state following the recent explosion at the national secretariat of Action People’s Party (APA) office in Port Harcourt.
The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA) made the allegation while condemning the incident in a statement sent to Henzodaily.ng on Wednesday, August 14.
Pro-Wike supporters accused of using bomb against opposition in Rivers
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In the statement signed by Joyce Anderson Idakwo, the group alleged that the desired of the pro-Wike group was to disrupt the local government election process and undermine democracy.
The group then condemned the use of violence and explosives, which demonstrated a blatant disregard for human life.
According to CHRADA, the incident is not isolated, stating that the pro-Wike group has previously used explosives to destroy public buildings and people, adding that the minister’s supporters can be probed at the International Criminal Court for the crimes.
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CHRADA expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Rivers State, which disproportionately affects civilians, especially women and children. The organization demands that the Nigerian government take immediate action to protect citizens and hold perpetrators accountable
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CHRADA also calls on the international community to recognize these crimes against humanity and support efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
Furthermore, CHRADA warns that the use of non-state actors to perpetrate violent crimes will have devastating consequences for the Niger Delta region if left unchecked by the authorities.
Rivers APC chairman speaks on South-South leader
Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that the reinstated APC chairman in Rivers state, Emeka Beke, has insisted that Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation, remains the party’s leader in the South-South.
Beke also ruled out the option of making a truce between Amaechi, FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, adding that Wike and Fubara are not members of his party.
While Amaechi served as Rivers governor and minister under the previous administration, Senate president Godswill Akpabio is expected to lead the APC in the South-South region.
Source: Henzodaily.ng
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