BREAKING: Tension as Wike's Supporters Accused of Using Explosives, Bombs

• Pro-Nyesom Wike group in Rivers has been accused of using explosives and bombs against the opposition in the state
• CHRADA, an international group, made the allegation against the supporters of the former governor of the state and current minister of the FCT
• The group's allegation followed a recent explosion at the headquarters of the APA in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital

The supporters of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, have been accused of using explosives and bombs to threaten opposition in Rivers state following the recent explosion at the national secretariat of Action People's Party (APA) office in Port Harcourt.

The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA) made the allegation while condemning the incident in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Wednesday, August 14.

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Pro-Wike's group accused of bombing APA secretariat

In the statement signed by Joyce Anderson Idakwo, the group alleged that the pro-Wike group desired to disrupt the local government election process and undermine democracy.

The group condemned the use of violence and explosives, describing it as a blatant disregard for human life.

According to CHRADA, this incident is not isolated, as the pro-Wike group has previously used explosives to destroy public buildings and harm people. They added that the minister's supporters could be investigated by the International Criminal Court for these crimes.

Rivers: Group expresses concern over violence

CHRADA expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Rivers state, which disproportionately affects civilians, especially women and children.

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The organisation demanded that the Nigerian government take immediate action to protect citizens and hold perpetrators accountable.

CHRADA also called on the international community to recognize "these crimes against humanity and support efforts to bring those responsible to justice".

CHRADA further warned that the use of non-state actors to perpetrate violent crimes will have devastating consequences for the Niger Delta region if left unchecked by the authorities.

Rivers APC chairman speaks on South-South leader

Legit.ng earlier reported that the reinstated APC chairman in Rivers state, Emeka Beke, said Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation, remains the party's leader in the South-South.

Beke also dismissed the possibility of a truce between Amaechi, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stating that Wike and Fubara are not members of his party.

While Amaechi served as Rivers governor and minister under the previous administration, Senate president Godswill Akpabio is expected to lead the APC in the South-South region.

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Source: Legit.ng