The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has condemned the attack on former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and the vandalism of its party office, insisting that the incidents will not deter its members from continuing political mobilisation across the state.
Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Friday, the secretary of the party’s Contacts and Monitoring Committee in Rivers State, Chizy Enyi, alleged that the attack on Amaechi’s convoy and the destruction of vehicles were orchestrated by political actors at the local government level.
According to him, the incident occurred when the former minister visited his community, where security operatives and local groups allegedly barricaded the road and prevented his convoy from moving freely.
“It is an obvious fact that this whole thing was orchestrated by the chairman of the local government,” Enyi said.
He also claimed that the party’s office in Ubima had earlier been vandalised before the attack on the former minister’s convoy.
“Before the Friday that the former minister was attacked, around 1–2 a.m., the ADC office in Ubima was vandalised,” he said.
Enyi explained that tensions escalated when security checkpoints allegedly blocked Amaechi’s convoy along the road leading to his hometown.
“On getting to the checkpoint, they stopped the convoy of the former minister. After much argument they allowed some vehicles to pass and then barricaded the road again and started destroying people’s vehicles,” he said.
The ADC official criticised the reaction of local authorities, accusing them of failing to condemn the attack and instead blaming the former minister for the incident.
“It is very unfortunate that the chairman came out to say the attack happened because the people rejected the former minister,” Enyi said.
He also expressed concern that the Rivers State government had yet to issue a strong statement condemning the violence.
“The governor not making a statement is really a very bad one. His primary duty is to protect lives and properties,” he added.
Enyi warned that such incidents could create a hostile environment for opposition parties ahead of future elections if not addressed.
“With what is happening now, how will opposition parties campaign during the 2027 elections?” he asked.
Despite the tensions, he insisted that the party would continue its mobilisation efforts across the state.
“ADC members should not be deterred. We are going from one place to another to confirm ADC membership in various wards and local governments,” he said.
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