The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas.

The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wednesday, following the early-morning attack.

The incident occurred barely 24 hours after campaigns officially began for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

The attackers, who are yet to be identified, allegedly arrived at the family compound in large numbers, armed with guns, and set some buildings on fire.

Thomas’ mother, Uchechi Thomas, alleged that household property was also destroyed during the attack.

She said the attackers appeared to be searching for her son, who had hosted a meeting of ADC members at the family compound on Tuesday.

Speaking during the visit to the scene, the ADC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Gabriel Pidomson, condemned the attack, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the principles of democratic participation.

He urged politicians and their supporters to embrace tolerance and conduct their activities within the law.

The ADC governorship candidate called on security agencies to “carry out a thorough and impartial investigation, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.”

Pidomson also appealed for calm among residents and ADC supporters, saying political differences should be resolved “through dialogue and lawful means, rather than actions that could endanger lives and property.”

Similarly, the ADC State Chairman, Chukwudi Dimkpa, appealed to the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to ensure a comprehensive investigation and justice for those affected.

The ADC leadership reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful political participation, democratic values and the rule of law, while urging political stakeholders to work towards maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the recently concluded governorship election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to caution his supporters against attacking unsuspecting citizens of the state.

Oyebamiji told journalists at the Presidential Villa shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu that about five people were attacked in his village on Friday morning.

“I want to advise the governor that it is important to talk to his people. Violence kills our people and it’s not too good.

“He should talk to them so that all of us will be on the same page. Even this morning, about four or five people were attacked in my village. We have informed the security operatives.”

On the outcome of the election, Oyebamiji stressed that the party is currently reviewing the results and will make its decision known to the public soon.

DAILY POST reports that Oyebamiji lost the Saturday gubernatorial election to Governor Adeleke of the Accord Party.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to give the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition candidates in the upcoming 2027 election high blood pressure.

Wike made the vow on Friday in Abuja while speaking to journalists during an inspection of infrastructure projects in the FCT.

The minister reaffirmed his position that there is nothing like leading opposition party in the country.

Wike said: “I have told you, when you say we are leading the opposition, I have told you there is no opposition. What do you have? People who are just looking to see if they can stay relevant.

“Who is the opposition leader now? Obviously, it would have been PDP, but because of the crisis we have gone through, you can’t see a strong party that you would call the leading opposition party.

“So, I don’t care; whatever they feel is not my business. I don’t want them to feel well. My job is to make them feel unwell all day because they will have high blood pressure. I think that’s my job, to make them have high blood pressure.”

Wike vowed to ensure that the opposition continues to encounter crisis before the elections.

“I’m not here to make them perform well. And that is what we are doing to them. So, we have to be patient. It does not give me any headache. Everyone understands now what they’re going through, and I’m going to make things even harder for them,” he said.