Ernest Chinwo in Port Harcourt
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has condemned criticisms of the role of the military in last Saturday’s elections in the state, saying the security agencies should rather be commended for enabling the people cast their votes.
The party, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt Tuesday by its state Publicity Secretary, Chris Finebone, said despite its not being on the ballot, it was an active stakeholder in the elections as it formally endorsed and adopted the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate, Awara Biokpomabo.
He stated: “We are dismayed that critical stakeholders including those who witnessed the killing of over 40 persons on the 2015 governorship election day alone due to someone’s quest to become governor by all means, appear to be hoodwinked by the very same character to believe that security agents especially the army should have stayed away to…
