President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police to provide security to Local Government Council office in Rivers State.
The President said the Police must restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately in the State.
President Tinubu also called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
This was made known in a statement on Monday, signed by Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser
(Information & Strategy)
” In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President 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.
While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
He 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 be no exception.
