In a concerted effort to guarantee a violent-free and credible re-run Senatorial/House of Representatives elections in Rivers State, a crucial meeting to chart the path to peace in Rivers State before, during and after the re-run elections in the state was held today, 26th July, 2016 between the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris and the two major players, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State and the Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi. In attendance was the Director-General of Department of State Services, (DSS) Alh. Musa Daura.
The meeting was said to have deliberated on the overall need to have peaceful, free and fair election devoid of violence which was the hallmark of the previous elections in the State. The Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Wike and Minister, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi resolved to be irrevocably committed to lasting peace and vouched to play the game by the rules in the forthcoming re-run elections in the State. They were also said to have agreed to prevail on their teaming supporters to adhere to their commitment to peace and security in the State.
In addition, the two major stakeholders agreed to convene another meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State aimed at further solidifying the commitment to peace reached in the meeting, which is a prelude to the roadmap that will usher a permanent and lasting peace in Rivers State.
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