₦airaland Forum

October 4, 2024

Press Statement

Go for Local Government Election - PDP Charges Rivers State People
…Cautions Police not to Derail Democracy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges the people of Rivers State to firmly assert their sovereignty and Constitutional right by coming out enmasse to vote in the Saturday, October 5, 2024 Local Government Area election across the State.

The PDP insists that the right to civil control of democratic activities in Rivers State as a federating unit belongs to the generality of the people of the State and such right, including participation in Local Government Area election cannot be abridged or appropriated by any person, group or organization under any guise whatsoever.

The Party maintains that the people of Rivers State are ready for election; the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) had also announced its readiness, preparedness and possession of necessary operational materials to conduct the election in line with the pronouncement of the Supreme Court and NO COURT under the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended) has power to stop elections.

For avoidance of doubt, Section 84(15) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that “Nothing in this section shall empower the courts to stop the holding of primaries or general elections, under the Act pending the determination of a suit”.

The PDP in very strong term condemns the attempt by the APC-controlled Police to abridge, subvert and frustrate the smooth conduct of the Rivers State Local Government Area election against the Will of the people, the pronouncement of the Supreme Court, the express provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

The reported invasion of RSIEC facilities by Police operatives allegedly to frustrate the conduct of the election is a direct affront to our democracy and the Rule of Law; an attempt which was firmly resisted by the people of Rivers State who are resolute to express their Will at the poll.

The Police and the APC should note that the people of Rivers State are peace-loving and law-abiding but will never allow anybody by whatever means to stifle, abridge, appropriate or subvert their Will especially in choosing who governs them, particularly at the Local Government level.

The PDP calls on Nigerians and the International Community to hold the APC and the Inspector General of Police responsible should there be any breakdown of Law and Order in Rivers State at this time.

The Inspector General of Police should note that he is duty bound under the Constitution to provide the enabling and secure environment for the smooth conduct of the Rivers State Local Government Area election irrespective of where he stands as an individual. Duty calls on him to act professionally in the overall interest of our hard-earned democracy and the stability of our nation, Nigeria.

Our Party salutes the courage and steadfastness of the people of Rivers State in their determination to defend their rights to participate in the process of electing their leaders.

The PDP stands with the Government and people of Rivers in their desire to peacefully elect representatives that will democratically run the affairs of the 23 Local Government Areas of the State in line with the provisions of the Law.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary

Odin13:
…. And they game continues

Wike in the mud … with his Yoruba supporters .

Don’t understand why this people are so much I love with slavery and people lording others ..

Tueh..


Rivers PDP we will scatter with all our muscle and then rebuild

Wike should man up and test his popularity among his people
But the man na all noise and less action.

.. funny he no be Yoruba man but now acting like Yoruba


Ikweere no dey talk much..

Wike go and contest with your structure… no dey hide like foolish cowards ..

Ojiofor:
Wike is running away from election because he is not in control of Rivers state INEC who will write result for him and declare his candidates as winners.Without power to rig Wike have no value.

Odin13:
But the Yoruba people are now worshiping at his temple and have called him god .. only next to druggie ..

Yoruba believes Wike can do and undo as their god

See how the struggle to hype or defend anything relating to him


So we believe he’s above all as Yoruba people want us to believe

So already even the grass roots should be submissive to him..


That’s what Yoruba people are saying and that no one should question

Yoruba said Wike created Fubara and fubara should be grateful

Odin13:
…. And they game continues

Wike in the mud … with his Yoruba supporters .

Don’t understand why this people are so much I love with slavery and people lording others ..

Tueh..


Rivers PDP we will scatter with all our muscle and then rebuild

Wike should man up and test his popularity among his people
But the man na all noise and less action.

.. funny he no be Yoruba man but now acting like Yoruba


Ikweere no dey talk much..

Wike go and contest with your structure… no dey hide like foolish cowards ..

Salewa97:
The Rivers people should be able to speak for themselves.

Why is the opposition always in a hurry to defend things that are not their business?

Salewa97:
The Rivers people should be able to speak for themselves.

Why is the opposition always in a hurry to defend things that are not their business?

Kukutenla:
Ologunagba is part of pro-Bala Muhammad group

PHIPEX:
The police was supposed to be neutral

descarado:
You, go and look for something to do with your life.
Everytime chochocho here.
Even if to push barrow, there is dignity in labour.

Not long, one apc supporter here credited your account and the guy didn't make noise about it.
You chopped and cleaned mouth, then biz continues.
With the way some of you behave online, one will presume you have millions in your account.

Shame no dey catch una.
Are you diff from reno you criticize

Seefinish:
If PDP listen to Wike and follow him, they will lose River State. Edo is gone.

descarado:
You, go and look for something to do with your life.
Everytime chochocho here.
Even if to push barrow, there is dignity in labour.

Not long, one apc supporter here credited your account and the guy didn't make noise about it.
You chopped and cleaned mouth, then biz continues.
With the way some of you behave online, one will presume you have millions in your account.

Shame no dey catch una.
Are you diff from reno you criticize