The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has alleged disruption of a political meeting in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, and alleged the arrest of three of its members during the meeting.
According to the ADC, the meeting was convened by its House of Assembly candidate for Ikwerre, Hon. Jeffrey Wobodo, ahead of his campaign activities.
The party identified the detained members as Confidence Amadi, Chikezie Justice and Isaiah Thomas, alleging that they were arrested over claims of cultism which it described as baseless and politically motivated.
It condemned the alleged disruption allegedly linked with personnel of the Nigeria Police and members of OSPAC.
According to the party’s account, some participants of the meeting were also assaulted, and their mobile phones seized.
It further alleged that the Isiokpo Area Commander, ACP Felix Ojiaku, said the men would be charged with cultism on the basis of an “order from above.”
The party also expressed concern over the reported assault of some ADC members around the police Area Command, alleging that OSPAC members were involved.
It called on the Inspector-General of Police and the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrests, the alleged conduct of security personnel and OSPAC members, and establish whether any officer acted on an alleged “order from above.”
The ADC is demanding the immediate release of the three men unless the police can provide credible evidence of an identifiable offence.
It also urged security agencies to investigate whether the incident is connected to previous alleged threats and attacks against opposition activities in Ikwerre, insisting that political opposition, peaceful assembly and mobilisation are not criminal offences.
The party said it would continue to pursue lawful and constitutional means to protect its members and participate in the 2027 electoral process.
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