Tension has escalated in Rivers State after suspected arsonists allegedly detonated explosives at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat early Saturday morning, just hours before the scheduled local government elections. The APC, the main opposition party in Rivers State, suffered damage to its main gate, security post, and a nearby building due to the dynamite explosion.
Chief Tony Okocha, chairman of the party’s caretaker committee, swiftly attributed the attack to supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a message to journalists, Okocha stated, “At the wee hours of Saturday, pro-Fubara civilian soldiers detonated dynamites at our office. The second attempt to set it ablaze was foiled as the security at the gate quickly put out the fire.”
This incident comes amidst the APC’s previously announced intention to boycott the local government elections throughout the state. The party’s decision and the subsequent attack have heightened tensions in Rivers State.
*Key Points:*
– *Explosion Details*: The incident occurred at the APC state secretariat early Saturday morning.
– *Damage*: The main gate, security post, and a nearby building were damaged due to the dynamite explosion.
– *Perpetrators*: Chief Tony Okocha attributed the attack to supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
– *Election Boycott*: The APC had previously declared its intention to abstain from the local government elections.
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