The APC chieftain, Okocha, made a public statement after inspecting the destroyed secretariat in Rivers State. He expressed concerns over the security of the party's members and called on both the Federal Government and the international community to intervene. Okocha blamed the state government's refusal to obey court orders as the trigger for the attack. He highlighted that a court judgment had barred the police and DSS from participating in the election, questioning the fairness and legality of the process.
Okocha mentioned that the attack on their secretariat, which occurred in the early morning hours with the use of explosives, was the second such incident. He emphasized that the building was a rented structure, not their property, and expressed frustration over the persistent targeting of the APC by the state's leadership. Despite the pressures, Okocha asserted that the APC remained committed to the rule of law, even though they could retaliate if they wished.
He urged the governor to respect court orders, stating that had the illegal election not proceeded, tensions could have been avoided. Okocha reaffirmed the need for adequate security to protect party members, underscoring that the attacks on APC were unnecessary and unwarranted.