Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, committed themselves to peace in the oil rich state on Tuesday, same day rerun elections in the state were postponed for fear of violence.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, in statement by its secretary, Augusta Ogakwu, announced the suspension of the National Assembly and State Assembly rerun elections earlier slated for July 30, after risk assessments and consultations with security agencies and relevant bodies.

“The reports of these assessments have been almost unanimous in concluding that the prevailing security situation in most parts of the state where elections are to hold are not conducive for peaceful elections,” INEC said.

“In the Commission’s view, the rhetorics of some of the political actors, the incidence of violence in a number of local government areas where these elections are scheduled and the atmosphere of fear and intimidation created present danger in proceeding with elections as earlier scheduled.”

Earlier, INEC conducted the rerun legislative electors on March 19, but “regrettably, the elections in all three Senatorial districts and several other of these constituencies could not be concluded due to violent disruption of the process which necessitated the suspension of the exercise in all the senatorial districts and affected constituencies”.

INEC urged continuous efforts by “respected” individuals, organisations and leaders to douse tension and ensure conducive atmosphere, adding it has responsibility to ensure safety of electorate, electoral personnel and observers.

The commission did not issue a fresh date for the polls, but assured “that it is ready to conclude elections in Rivers State within shortest time possible once security situation is conducive for the conduct of peaceful polls”.

But the main actors in Rivers politics, Messrs Wike and Amaechi, were made to agree to a peace deal to end political violence in the state.

The deal was brokered by the acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, and the Director-General of the State Security Service, Lawal Daura, police spokesperson, Donald Awunah, said in a statement Tuesday evening.

“In a concerted effort to guarantee a violent-free and credible re-run senatorial/house of representative 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, July 26, 2016 between the inspector-general of police, Ag IGP Ibrahim K. Idris and the director-general of Department of State Services, Musa Daura,” Mr. Awunah said.

“The two major players in the politic of Rivers state, His Excellency Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state and the Hon minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi, were in attendance. “The meeting 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 Nyesom Wike and minister, Rotimi Amaechi resolved to be irrevocably commit to lasting peace and vouched to play the game by the rules in the forthcoming re-run elections in the state. They also 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.

“The meeting was held in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cordiality.”

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Mtchew.

In 2015 u gave boys GUN for elections.
1n 2016 u sign peace accord wan collect GUN


Then we're boys wan drop GUN?


This peace thing go hard oooo!

Politicians seem to be more dramatic than media celebrities. The people who are the silliest are the ones who join the thuggery profession, all in a bid to show "support" for their favourite parties.

BTW, I thought Nigeria is broke. Why do they now want to waste the small money we have on a rerun? What they want, is it greater than Nigeria's good? I hope it is postponed indefinitely...I mean, to 2019.

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They should just gerrarah here mehn sh1t!

I pity those niggers that went six feet because these two mofos.

political crossover!

White wash peace.

In politics there is no permanent friend and no permanent enemy! I just hope those that died because of these two men can see them together again like this. I strongly hate politics and politicians.

You kill yourselves for people who are behind the screen hugging, dancing and sharing our national wealth to themselves and cronies.
No politician is worth the life of a street begger.

I pity those people wey don kill, insult and maim themselves because of this people. Never shed ur blood for this politicians cuz their fight is for their personal pocket and not national pocket

White wash deal.

Security agencies shld not be carried away by their so called peace commitment. Otherwise they will be surprised at d large scale violence that will characterise the poll.

May Peace return to every area of this country.

IGBO men are Controling River State.wht of those idiot dat died bcus of dis two men?Power tussule

fiftynaira:
In 2015 u gave boys GUN for elections.
1n 2016 u sign peace accord wan collect GUN


Then we're boys wan drop GUN?


This peace thing go hard oooo!

Are you one of the boys?

It is clearly evident that all these politicians want is to fulfill their own selfish interest.

Wike(d) is a violent man who wants power at all cost.He should not be trusted for any peace deal.

He,Felix Obua the state PDP chairman turned the state into a war zone especially Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local government area where people are beheaded like ram on daily basis.Sadly,the ogonis have joined in this killing spree of their own people because of Wike and the PDP sponsoring violence anywhere they will lose.

Rivers State used to be a killing field in late 2006/2007 by cultists and militants rubbing bullion vans in broad day light.Political assassinations and killings were daily occurance.Night life completely brought to a halt and the city lost a lot of investors and investments.
Rotimi Amaechi came and fought back with all available resources at his disposal then and these criminals were either decimated or put to prison and things became normal for the city once again.Today,the story is different as robbery,kidnapping for ransom,political killings and inter ethnic strife is the oder of the day in Rivers State.Our once peaceful state has degenerated back to the abyss because of those who want power at all cost.The Rivers of water,Rivers of possibility as it was termed in the last administration is now known as Rivers of blood.What a shame!

Wike should be held responsible for any act of violence in River State.

Kill not because of politicians
Injured nobody because of politicians
Keep no malice because of politicians
Blackmail nobody because of politicians
Because they will only use and dump you and latter still settled their grievances.

I only pity those still sacrificing their "supposed precious lives" for any politicians. The truth is Wike and Amaechi were always at peace, the only issues they had were the usual friendly disagreement of personal interest.

Let there be peace in our land

Una dey see ammmmm?!! After gullible peeps will be fighting over them. 9ja politics ain't worth our sweat how much more a drop of blood.

I told someone as far back as December 2015 that he shouldn't be carried away by Amaechi/Wike theatrical display. Politicians will always settle themselves.



Moral Lesson: Fight for an ideology not a Political titled man.

The look on their faces though. Hope the "peace" last.

kingthreat:


Are you one of the boys?

No... thank Wike knws them!

fiftynaira:
In 2015 u gave boys GUN for elections.
1n 2016 u sign peace accord wan collect GUN


Then we're boys wan drop GUN?


This peace thing go hard oooo!

Politicians know WHEN and HOW best to strike a reconciliation deal.

The Wailers and masses know how BEST to kill themselves.

Politicians send their kids abroad to school while the jobless masses find themselves in the police station, prisons and ultimately in the Graves.

I can see Wike and Amaechi dinning together soon, it's a matter of time.


Politicians have permanent INTREAST not FOES.....

politics na politics,people way don die for their useless fight,which peace deal 4 them?

I hope it works out well

Waste of time- idiots would still die for them while their kids enjoy the best lifestyles money can buy.

Hope it works

And some people carry their cases on their heads, fighting and killing each other while the politicians laugh and drink together.

This is good. They both need each other and I hope the peace is sustainable