By Amaechi Okonkwo, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has challenged political parties in the state to be vigilant and stop the actualisation of the plot by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to rig the 2019 polls.

The governor, who has never missed any opportunity to accuse the APC of collusion with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Police to rig the 2019 election, at the weekend, said that the conspiracy between INEC, APC and Police is a threat to the nation’s democracy.

He reiterated his position while playing host to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at the Government House, Port Harcourt, saying that the use of the Police to deny the people of Rivers East Senatorial District their mandate, the APC has made it their official policy.

“The strategy adopted by the APC was experienced in Rivers State during the rerun elections. We have to alert Nigerians about this strategy. The alarm we have raised on the printing of fake result sheets was correct. They used Special Anti-Robbery Squad to abduct INEC officials and smuggle in fake results “.

He called on other political parties to be vigilant and stop the actualisation of the plot of APC to rig the 2019 polls.

“They know Nigerians are tired of being deceived. That is why they will plan to massively rig the 2019 elections. As IPAC members, you must be vigilant. They will do everything possible, including killing dozens of persons to remain in power. This is because the people have rejected them, ” he said.

The governor said that despite the anomaly that greeted the Rivers East Senatorial District election, INEC has remained silent, pointing out that INEC must offer explanation on the fraud APC used the Police to perpetrate.

He charged political parties participating in the forthcoming Anambra Governorship election to be vigilant as the APC is planning to rig the polls. “Democracy is under threat. We must defend it, he said.

In his remarks, the Secretary of IPAC, Chief Perry Opara, said Rivers State is working because Governor Wike is investing in development projects.

He commended the governor for carrying all political parties along in Rivers State, urging the Federal Government to imbibe the same pattern to reduce tension in the country.

The 46 political parties of IPAC conferred on Governor Wike, “Most Opposition Friendly and Eagle of Nigeria “.

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