My Dear people of Rivers State,
1. The National and State Assemblies
re-run elections come up this Saturday, March 19, 2016. This is another
opportunity for us to exercise our rights to vote for candidates of our choice.
You would recall that the last time the elections were held, members of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) were brazenly, crudely and violently prevented from
exercising their inalienable rights to elect those they wanted.
2. Those same characters and forces
that stole our votes by violently denying us the right to vote the last time,
are at it again. In the months and weeks leading to this Saturday’s elections,
they have employed the use of violence and threats to lives as tools of
intimidation and harassment, all aimed at preventing us from coming out to
vote. They have turned our hitherto peaceful State into a haven of brazen
criminality, culminating in killings and maiming of innocent citizens.
3. However, it is gratifying to note
that the Commander-In-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the
security of lives and property in the State before, during and after the
elections. Mr. President has graciously provided adequate security through the
length and breadth of the State. I therefore enjoin you all to come out en mass
to exercise your civic rights, on Saturday.
4. To this end, the reign of terror
in some of our Local Government Areas, leading to senseless killings will not
be tolerated, as the security agencies have been directed to ensure the safety
of all before, during and after the elections. I therefore, implore you all to
come out to exercise your rights to vote.
5. The Rivers State Government has
declared a two-day ‘public holiday’, for Thursday and Friday. To this effect,
the State government has directed non Rivers State government establishments
and institutions such as banks, businesses and schools to ensure compliance. It
is however sad to note that the State government is extending the public
holidays to private institutions. This, from the constitutional point of view
is an illegality, which clearly shows that the incumbent governor has no regard
for the people nor care for their well being. This flows from the sudden
declaration of a two-day public holiday without considering the attendant
economic hardships and consequences it would inflict on the people and the
State, respectively. Now, that you have a chance to vote and your vote will
count, choose wisely, vote APC.
6. Finally, I call on all Rivers
people not to submit to any form of intimidation and threat. Coming out to
elect candidates of your choice on Saturday is your constitutional right and
civic responsibility. No one, I repeat, no one can stop you from exercising
this right. Once again, let me assure you all that your security and safety is
guaranteed. Come out and exercise your right to vote.
God bless Rivers State.
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,
Honourable Minister of Transportation
Honourable Minister of Transportation
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