Following the ban of public rallies and protests in Rivers State, the All Progressive Congress seems to not be in support as they’ve condemned the development.
The party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Chris Finebone
revealed the disappointment of its party to the press.
He said the party considered the ban as the “height
of absurdity”
The Rivers people and Nigerians have the right to a
peaceful protest. Thus, the ban is an act of illegality.
He went further to remind Wike that Honorable Retired
Justice Adekeye J.S.C. stated that, “A rally or placard-carrying demonstration
has become a form of expression of views on current issues affecting government
and the governed.
It is a trend recognized and deeply rooted in the system
of governance in civilized countries.”
“The party is in shock as to why Wike would take such a
decision, seeing in the past that he had also used such measure to reach out to
people and get things done.”
“The only reason for doing this, is if the governor feels threatened
knowing fully well that the Rivers people are now coming out to make their
voices heard.” Mr Chris Finebone
lamented.
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