He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – In response to recent tensions and violence following last Saturday’s local government (LG) council election, President Bola Tinubu has directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order in all secretariats immediately.
This is just as he called on the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, October 7, 2024, 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, while stressing 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.