PORT HARCOURT— POLITICAL parties in Rivers State have agreed to abide by the provisions of the Electoral Act where rallies and other party activities are concerned.
Rising from a meeting with the state Commissioner of Police in Port Harcourt, leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC; Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other parties said they would ensure that their activities do not disrupt peace in the state.
The political parties also agreed to notify the Police five days ahead of any planned protest or demonstration for the force to make adequate security arrangements.
Boko Haram attack
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin, yesterday, described as untrue, rumour that there was attempt by suspected Boko Haram members to detonate explosives at the Eleme market in the state.
He urged people of the state to ignore the rumour, saying there was no truth in it.
By JIMITOTA ONOYUME
Rising from a meeting with the state Commissioner of Police in Port Harcourt, leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC; Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other parties said they would ensure that their activities do not disrupt peace in the state.
The political parties also agreed to notify the Police five days ahead of any planned protest or demonstration for the force to make adequate security arrangements.
Boko Haram attack
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin, yesterday, described as untrue, rumour that there was attempt by suspected Boko Haram members to detonate explosives at the Eleme market in the state.
He urged people of the state to ignore the rumour, saying there was no truth in it.
By JIMITOTA ONOYUME
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