In a concerted effort to guarantee a violent-free and
credible Re-run Senatorial/House of Representative elections in Rivers State, a
crucial meeting to chart the path to peace in Rivers State before, during and
after the Re-run elections in the State was held today, 26th July, 2016 between
the Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K. Idris and the
Director-General of Department of State Services, Alh. Musa Daura. The two
major players in the politic of Rivers State, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom
Wike, the Governor of Rivers State and the Hon. Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon
Rotimi Amaechi were in attendance.
2. The meeting deliberated on the overall need to have
peaceful, free and fair election devoid of violence which was the hallmark of
the previous elections in the State. The Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom
Wike and Minister, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi resolved to be irrevocably committed
to lasting peace and vouched to play the game by the rules in the forthcoming
re-run elections in the State. They also agreed to prevail on their teaming
supporters to adhere to their commitment to peace and security in the State.
3. In addition, the two major stakeholders agreed to convene
another meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State aimed at further solidifying the
commitment to peace reached in the meeting, which is a prelude to the roadmap
that will usher a permanent and lasting peace in Rivers State.
The meeting was held in an atmosphere of mutual respect and
cordiality.
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