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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Inter Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has condemned the bombing of the Action People’s Party (APP) secretariat in Rivers State, which occurred in the early hours of Monday.
IPAC National Publicity Secretary Chinyere Kalu, in a statement, yesterday said the heinous act has not only caused panic and terrorise peaceful residents but also threatened the fragile political stability of our nation.
She said: “As the umbrella body of all political parties in Nigeria, IPAC is deeply troubled by the escalating trend of political violence and terrorism. We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take swift and decisive action to address this menace, which poses a significant threat to our democratic values and national security.
“The bombing of APP’s Secretariat is a brazen attack on democracy, the rule of law, and the very fabric of our society. It is a stark reminder that political extremism and terrorism can undermine our two-and-a-half decades of unbroken democracy, emboldening those who seek to destroy our nation.
“This Bombing cannot be unconnected with desperate politicians seeking control of all the political structures in the state and are not ready for an alternative view and vibrant opposition.
These reactionary elements should allow democracy to strive in the state and should not see politics as a do or die venture.
“IPAC warns that any form of terrorism in the federation can be exploited by criminal elements to further their ill-conceived agenda.”
To this end, she implored President Tinubu to direct security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the bombing, identify and prosecute the perpetrators and take proactive measures to prevent future attacks.
Kalu called on all political parties, stakeholders, and Nigerians to “Condemn this act of violence, promote peace, unity, and democratic values, support the government’s efforts to combat political extremism and terrorism.”
