Explosion rocks APP secretariat in Rivers
An explosion has rocked the secretariat of the Action People’s Party (APP) along the GRA axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
The unfortunate incident occurred in the wee hours of Monday around 2:am.
According to reports, the assailants allegedly threw substances believed to be dynamite into the building housing the secretariat, shattering windows and doors, as well as destroying other property of the party.
This came amid rumours that the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is making plans to move with his supporters to the APP, following the alleged hijack of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state by his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
Journalists who visited the scene noticed that the ceiling and fittings in the building were also destroyed while some party officials were sighted discussing the development.
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A party official who refused to disclose his identity told reporters that the incident was politically-motivated.
He stated, “Yes, I’m a member of the APP. I was informed of the attack at about 3:am today.
“This is politically-motivated and there is no two ways about it. They know that the APP is a fast-growing political party in the state.
“We call on the police to investigate this and arrest the culprits,” he said.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she was not yet aware of the incident but promised to find out and get back to newsmen.
Proofreading and editing by Gift Luckson and Hafsat Aleeyu Muye, Editor and Journalist at Neptune Prime.
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