Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo has accused Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of allegedly frustrating opposition parties in the state.
He claimed that there were plans by the governor to prevent opposition parties from participating in the forthcoming elections in the state.
Recall that Wike had recently signed Executive Order 22 banning the use of premises and buildings in residential areas as campaign offices by political parties in the state, without government approval.
The order which also backed the enforcement of Rivers State Outdoor Signage and Advertisement Law, outlawed the posting of bills, posters, or related materials in unauthorised places.
Dokubo, who was a guest on Channels Television Programme, Sunrise Daily on Friday, said: “The political space in Rivers is being closed by the governor. He is making illegal executive orders, impairing campaigns, and preventing political opponents from accessing public spaces.
“There are instances of people being beaten for daring to post posters of Atiku Abubakar. In fact, a candidate from Social Democratic Party (SDP) had been attacked in more than one place in the state and we haven’t heard anything from the security.”
