RismadarVoice Reporters
November 12, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of attacking its members during activities surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state.
The allegation was contained in a statement attributed to the Rivers State APC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga, who said the incident occurred around Eleme Junction.
According to the party, some APC supporters were travelling to join other members welcoming the President and his entourage when they were allegedly attacked by individuals believed to be associated with the ADC.
The APC claimed that some of its members sustained injuries during the incident, which it described as an attempt to intimidate supporters and disrupt their participation in the presidential rally.
Ikenga condemned the alleged attack and warned against the use of violence to settle political differences.
He called on security agencies to investigate the incident, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable faces appropriate legal consequences.
The party also urged its members to remain calm and law-abiding while taking reasonable precautions to protect their personal safety.
It maintained that political participation should not expose citizens to intimidation, harassment or physical attacks.
However, the statement did not disclose the number of people reportedly injured, the severity of their injuries or whether any formal complaints had been lodged with the police.
It also provided no details of arrests or evidence independently linking identified ADC members to the alleged incident.
The ADC had not issued a response to the specific allegations in the information available at the time of this report.
The development comes amid political tensions in Rivers State as parties and their supporters intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
There have been previous reports of alleged attacks and disruptions involving opposition political activities in the state, including incidents affecting ADC supporters.
Those earlier incidents, however, do not establish responsibility for the latest allegations.
The APC urged security authorities to ensure that political activities are conducted peacefully and that citizens can exercise their rights without fear of violence.
Independent confirmation of the alleged Eleme Junction attack and the identities of those responsible remains outstanding.
