Tinubu Receives Unexpected Warning As APP’s N’Chairman Escapes Death After Deadly Bombing In Rivers
In the early hours of Monday, the Action People’ s Party (APP) headquarters in Rivers State was bombed, causing widespread alarm within the political community.
The incident occurred around 2 a. m. , and according to Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a member of the National Assembly and spokesperson for the Opposition Coalition (CUPP), the party’ s National Chairman narrowly escaped death.
This attack is believed to be part of an orchestrated effort by political extremists and terrorists to destabilize Rivers State, especially in the lead- up to the Local Government Area (LGA) elections where the APP is a favored contender.
Ugochinyere has sent a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging immediate action to address the rising wave of political violence. In a public statement, he condemned the bombing, describing it as an ” extremely low level of madness” that has been fueled by elements allegedly connected to the ruling government.
He emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that this marks the third time bombings have been used as a tactic by those seeking to render Rivers State ungovernable.
The spokesperson highlighted that the APP’ s growing popularity in Rivers State, particularly after the disarray in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made it a target for these violent attacks.
He expressed a strong belief that the recent bombing is linked to the same elements who have previously attempted to destabilize the region, recalling an incident where an attempted bombing in Port Harcourt was thwarted when the bomb prematurely detonated, injuring the would- be bomber.
Ugochinyere’ s message to President Tinubu is clear: decisive action is required to prevent further escalation of violence. He warned that the President’ s response— or lack thereof— will be remembered as a defining moment in his leadership.
The opposition leader called on security agencies to immediately investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice, stressing that failure to do so could embolden other extremist groups and lead to even greater harm to Nigeria’ s democracy.
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The bombing of the APP’ s office is not just an attack on a political party, but a direct assault on the democratic process in Nigeria. As Ugochinyere pointed out, the stakes are high, and the need for a swift and effective response is critical.
The ongoing violence in Rivers State, if left unchecked, could have far- reaching consequences, not only for the upcoming LGA elections but for the stability of the region and the country as a whole.
In his closing remarks, Ugochinyere reiterated his call for immediate action from President Tinubu, urging him to take a firm stand against those who are intent on undermining democracy.
He warned that the history of the President’ s actions— or inaction— during this critical period would be recorded, and that the failure to address this growing threat could have dire consequences for Nigeria’ s future.
The incident has sparked outrage among opposition parties and civil society groups, who are now demanding greater security and protection for political entities across the country.
The coming days will be crucial in determining how the government responds to this attack and whether it can restore confidence in the democratic process. As tensions continue to rise, all eyes are on President Tinubu and his administration’ s next steps.