Delta State Government has condemned the reported political disturbance in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, involving suspected supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The State Commissioner for Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, who stated this in a press statement issued on Friday, noted that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring anyone found culpable to justice.
Aniagwu says the government was particularly concerned by the viral video of the incident, stressing that Delta would not allow political rivalry to degenerate into violence, thuggery or a culture of intimidation.
He stressed that Oborevwori’s administration has remained consistent: there would be zero tolerance for political violence, regardless of the political party or individuals involved.
Aniagwu noted that the administration had recorded significant achievements across Delta under the MORE Agenda and would continue to take its message and record of performance to the people and would not encourage any of its supporters to resort to confrontation or intimidation.
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He warned that the government would not protect anyone who violated the law, just as it would not permit supporters of political parties to engage in acts capable of threatening public peace.
He urged security agencies to remain vigilant and provide a level playing field for all political actors, stressing that the protection of citizens and their democratic rights must remain paramount.
Aniagwu added that no election, political ambition, or party interest was worth the life of any Deltan, urging politicians to compete with ideas, programmes, and records rather than violence.
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