Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has alleged
intimidation of voters and politicians at the ongoing governorship and house of
assembly elections in Rivers state.
Amaechi spoke with journalists after casting his vote in
polling unit 14, ward 8, Ubima community, Ikwerre LGA of Rivers.
The former Rivers governor accused Usman Baba, the
inspector-general of police (IGP), of refusing to address the arrest and
intimidation of members of opposition parties.
Amaechi also expressed concern over low voter turnout in the state, adding that it is a result of voter intimdation.
“Look at what is
happening in Rivers state — a complete failure of governance. Police are
helping PDP arrest APC and SDP members,” he said.
“Gongs are beating in communities asking people who will not
vote for PDP not to come out or they will beat them. Unlike before, thugs are
beating people everywhere.
“People are being arrested and nobody has spoken. The
governor has no right to declare anybody wanted. IGP is doing nothing. Nobody
is doing anything. Complete failure.
“Now, there is voter
apathy. I don’t know if it cuts across the country but there is voter apathy in
Rivers state. Nobody wants to come out because people are scared.”
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