There was a palpable tension as a dynamite explosion shook the Action People’s Party secretariat along the GRA axis in Port Harcourt, Rivers State’s capital.
The explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 12, 2024.
The assailants allegedly threw substances believed to be dynamite into the building housing the secretariat shattering windows and doors, as well as destroying other property of the party.
The explosion also damaged the ceiling and fittings in the building leaving the leadership and members of the party in panic.
This came amidst speculations that the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, plans to move with his supporters to the APP following the alleged hijack of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state by his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
A member of the party who gave his name simply as Chimene said: “Yes, I’m a member of the APP. I was informed of the attack about 3am today.
“This is politically motivated and there is no two ways about it. They know that the APP is a fast growing political party in the state. We call on the police to investigate this and arrest the culprits. “
When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she was not yet aware of the incident but promised to find out and get back to our correspondent.