November 12, 2015 – Supporters loyal to the All Progressive Congress(APC) have allegedly attacked followers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, signalling what should be expected during the December 5 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
The incident happened at the venue of a rally organised by youths in support of Governor Seriake Dickson. The suspected thugs arrived the venue of the event in three double-engine speed boats with a threat to shoot and maim anyone that dare challenge them.
Brandishing dangerous weapons including cutlass and cudgels, the suspected thugs called for the outright cancellation of the rally else they will turn the entire community upside down.
Sensing the danger ahead, residents of the communities were forced indoor as thugs took over the area.
In order to avert bloodbath, the organiser of the rally alerted security operatives in the area. Security operatives were drafted into the area to bring the situation under control.
Condemning the development in statement, the Director of Publicity, Restoration Campaign Organization, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite said it was sad to note that after the signing the peace pact by the aspirants, APC could still descend to the level of sponsoring thugs to disrupt the PDP organized rally.
Not only this, a former senator and newly sworn in Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who supposed to be a rallying figure for the youths in the state could be the brain behind the heinous act.
The statement, therefore, called on the police to ensure that the culprits are brought to book, and as well put necessary machinery in place to prevent re-occurrence of this act.
