– Seek Level Playground
The Imo State chapter of All Peoples Party led by Hon Ernest Njesi, has condemned in very strong terms, the alleged attack on its state secretariat and destruction of billboards, and other property by suspected political thugs.
The party in a release dated July 19, 2026 and signed by its Publicity Secretary Steve Nnadi described the invasion as a serious threat to democracy, the rule of law and peaceful participation in the state.
“According to reliable information available to the party the incident occurred at about 6.10am, when a group of heavily armed individuals scaled the fence of the party’s state secretariat and forcefully gained access to the premises.
The release further posited that, “According to eyewitness accounts, the individuals allegedly vandalised party property, including the destruction of the party’s billboard and other campaign materials mounted within the premises of the State Secretariat.
The Action Peoples’ Party views this alleged act as a disturbing development capable of undermining the peaceful political atmosphere currently existing in the state.
The party is equally concerned by what appears to be a pattern of politically motivated intimidation, following similar incidents reportedly recorded at Umuoyima in Owerri Municipal Council, and at Arondizuogu in Ideato North.
The APP therefore calls on the relevant security agencies, especially the Nigeria police force and the department of state security(DSS) to immediately commence a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into these allegations.”
“The party insists that anyone found culpable, irrespective of status or political affiliation, should be made to face the full weight of the law.
The party firmly maintains that violence, intimidation, harassment, and the destruction of political party property have no place in a democratic society.
Every registered political party has the constitutional right to conduct its lawful activities without fear, intimidation, harassment, or unlawful interference.
The APP further appeals to the Governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma and all security agencies to urgently intervene by calling all political actors and government officials to order.
It is imperative that every political party is provided with a level playing field to freely engage in legitimate political activities as preparations for future elections continue across the state.
The Action Peoples’ Party remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, democracy, constitutional order, and the rule of law.
The party therefore urges all its members, supporters, and the general public to remain calm, law abiding, and refrain from any form of retaliation while allowing the appropriate security agencies to carry out their constitutional responsibilities”.
