Stakeholders condemn post-election violence in Rivers State, call for peace amid crisis

Stakeholders have strongly condemned the widespread post-election violence that erupted in several local government areas of Rivers State on Monday, preventing newly sworn-in council chairmen from accessing their offices.

The violence, which led to the deaths of several individuals and the burning of council secretariats, is allegedly linked to loyalists of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.Hon. Sunny Wokekero, the Rivers State Chairman of the Action People’s Party , described the violence as an “unfortunate situation” after what he called a peaceful election. He condemned the crisis, which occurred in a few council secretariats, stating, “violence in any form or shape must be condemned.

The post-election violence in Rivers State has raised serious concerns, with stakeholders across the board calling for immediate action to restore peace and stability.Trash art: Dutch museum finds ‘beer can’ artwork in bin

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