Breaking: Tinubu Orders Police To Protect LG Hqtrs, …Asks Wike Group to Seek Redress in Tribunal

President Bola Ahmed has expressed worries over the violence that erupted in Rivers State following the outcome of Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State.

The president directs police to provide security to local government offices in the 23 local government offices.

Candidates of the he All Peoples Party (APP) were declared winners in 22 out of the 23 council areas while the AA was declared winner in one.

In a statement signed by the Special Adviser, to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

The President, in response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.

He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.

President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, the president emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism and 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 not be an exception.