Rivers Re-run: IGP, DSS Boss Meet Wike, Amaechi

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris and the Director-General of Department of State Services, Alh. Musa Daura on Tuesday met with stakeholders in Rivers politics in a concerted effort to guarantee a violent-free and credible Re-run Senatorial/House of Representative elections in Rivers Stat.

The two major players in the politic of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike, the of Rivers State and Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport were in attendance.

According to a statement by Deputy Commissioner of Police Don Awunah, the Force Public Relations Officer, 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.

“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,” the statement added.