An explosion, in the wee hours of Monday, rocked the secretariat of the Action People’s Party along the GRA axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
Although the perpetrators of the incident had yet to be identified as of press time, speculations are rife that it is the handiwork of political thugs.
It was learnt that the assailants threw substances believed to be dynamite into the building housing the secretariat, shattering windows and doors, as well destroying other property of the party.
The incident occurred amidst speculations of plans by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to defect with his supporters to the APP following the alleged hijack of the People’s Democratic Party in the state by his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
During the incident, the ceiling and fittings in the APP secretariat were shattered. Party officials were seen gathering in groups and discussing the development.
Members of the APP have continued to allege that the incident is politically motivated.
They have appealed to the police to probe the incident.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the incident had not been reported.
