Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
…Party faults ban on gatherings in Ikwerre, says directive unconstitutional
By Daniel Abia
PORT HARCOURT — The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State chapter, has raised concerns over alleged intimidation and harassment of opposition political parties in the state, following a directive restricting gatherings in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
The party said the directive issued by the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Hon. Charles Wobodo, prohibiting all forms of gatherings within the council area without his written approval, was a threat to democratic freedoms.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the party, Barr. Chizy Enyi, Esq., ADC acknowledged the security challenges confronting parts of Ikwerre, including recent cases of killings, kidnappings and attacks on residents.
The party sympathised with families of victims and…
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