…directs police to provide protection to LG offices
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state and other political leaders and their supporters to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
The President,through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga,was reacting to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election in the state.
Onanuga quoted the , President as expressing 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.
Furthermore,the President he stated,has directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
“While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions. ”
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Said he,”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.
