The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa, CHRADA, has condemned the recent attack on the office of the Action People’s Party, APP, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Newspot recalls that an explosion, caused by the detonation of an improvised explosive device, IED, rocked the Rivers APP secretariat on Monday.
The incident caused significant damage to the building.
Reacting, the Coalition, in a statement signed by its convener, Dr. Joyce Anderson Idakwo, alleged that the incident was a “clear attempt to disrupt the local government election process and undermine democracy”.
CHRADA expressed worries over the use of explosives and bombs against political opponents in the state.
According to them, the action demonstrates a disregard for human life and a “callous willingness to use violence to achieve political goals”.
“These actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for human life and a callous willingness to use violence to achieve political goals,” the statement said.
“The use of explosives and bombs against opponents is a serious violation of human rights and international law.
“The centre is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Rivers State and its impact on the civilian population.
“Women and children are disproportionately affected by these attacks, and we must protect them.
“We urge the Nigerian government to take immediate action to protect its citizens and hold perpetrators accountable,” the statement added.
Newspot reports that the lingering political crisis in Rivers State has led to several attacks by yet-to-be-identified persons.
Supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and those of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have several times clashed during political functions.
