President Tinubu Reacts To Rivers LG Elections 2024, Gives Directive

President Tinubu has reacted to the just concluded Rivers LG Elections 2024.

Newsone Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in Rivers State during and after the Rivers local government elections.

This online news recalls the Action Peoples Party (APP) backed by Governor Sim Fubara won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the Rivers State local government election on Saturday, prompting the governor to inaugurate them on Sunday.

Reacting to unfolding tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, President Tinubu who is observing his leave in the United Kingdom, expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.

The President called on all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. Tinubu also instructed the police to move in and restore, and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

President Tinubu who spoke through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, also instructed law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

The President warned that government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism. He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.

According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.