Presidential Election Petition Tribunal: Gov. Fubara Vows To Deal With Trouble Makers
By Rita Elenwo
The Rivers state government has vowed to deal with any politician or supporter of any of the presidential candidates in the ongoing Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal, PEPT, who dares to foment trouble in the state over the judgement of the tribunal which is expected to be delivered on Wednesday.
According to a press statement signed by his Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, dated Tuesday September 5th 2023, the government is concerned about the reported threats to law and order by supporters of the presidential candidates who may be dissatisfied with the outcome of the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, scheduled for tomorrow 6th September 2023.
He stated that election petitions and their outcomes are part of the country’s democratic process which is anchored on the rule of law and the majesty of our judicial system as the peaceful and final arbiter of social disputes.
He therefore called on those who may be disappointed by tomorrow’s judgment to further exercise their right of appeal at the Supreme Court where they will be bound by the final decision and outcome.
The governor who clearly states that Rivers State Government recognizes the protest right of citizens, said it will not tolerate any illegal and unnecessary protest actions that negate the rule of law and undermine our collective rights to peace and security.
He therefore advises presidential candidates and their political parties to call their supporters and activists to order and ensure that they avoid actions that are capable of disrupting public safety, peace and security in Rivers State.
The governor informs the public that the government has placed security agencies on the highest level of alert and directed them to take all necessary measures to forestall any security breaches in Rivers State before, during and after the judgment.
He also urged residents to continue to be law-abiding and go about their lawful activities without fear for their safety as adequate measures are in place to nip any security threat in the bud.
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