Political thugs attack NDC office in Rivers, destroy billboards

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By Davies Iheamnachor

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PORT HARCOURT — Suspected political thugs have attacked the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, secretariat in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, destroying billboards, banners and other campaign materials.

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The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night at the party’s secretariat located in Emohua Town, headquarters of the local government area.

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The attackers allegedly destroyed signages, including large billboards and campaign banners mounted on the building.

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Confirming the incident, the NDC House of Representatives candidate for Ikwerre/Emohua Federal Constituency, Hon. Fugbara Ohaka, condemned the attack and called for calm among party members and supporters.

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Ohaka said political differences should not be allowed to degenerate into violence, intimidation or destruction of property.

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He appealed to members and supporters of the party to remain peaceful and law-abiding, saying the NDC would not be provoked into taking the law into its own hands.

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He also called on security agencies to investigate the incident and identify those responsible for the destruction of the party’s property.

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According to him, anyone found culpable should be made to face the law.

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Ohaka said politics should be centred on ideas, development, service and the welfare of the people rather than violence and destruction.

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He added that elections would come and go, but relationships and communities would remain, urging political actors to embrace peace, tolerance and responsible engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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He reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful, issue-based and people-centred campaign, while calling for continued peace in Emohua, Ikwerre, Rivers State and Nigeria.

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