Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, yesterday, said it had uncovered an alleged plot to arrest some of its leaders in the state ahead of the July 30 rescheduled re-run elections.
Publicity Secretary of the party and the Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ikwerre Local Government Area , Hon. Samuel Wonosike, who disclosed this in Port Harcourt, said the move was part of an alleged game plan to rig the elections, warning that his party will resist any move that will run contrary to the Electoral Act and the constitution during the polls.
Fielding questions from newsmen, Hon. Wonosike said the PDP was not afraid of going into the elections, adding that the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should ensure a level playing ground for all participating political parties.
He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call to order leaders of the All Progressives Congress,APC, in the state, saying that they should be cautioned against electoral violence.
Wonosike, who is also, made reference to a Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt judgement in suit number PHC/845/2016 restraining the Police and others from arresting or harassing him.
He said he had to approach the court sometime ago when he got wind of alleged plot to arrest him over trumped up charges, adding that until the judgement delivered on May 25, 2016 was vacated, any attempt to arrest him will be a violation of subsisting court order.
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