IPAC welcomes directive for arrest of suspected thugs attacking opposition figures

The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Cross River State has welcomed the directive by Governor Bassey Otu for the arrest of suspected thugs accused of attacking opposition figures, describing it as a step in direction of defending political participation and stopping violence forward of the 2027 elections.

The council stated the motion would assist shield the rights of political events and create an environment for peaceable political competitors within the state.

The state chairman of IPAC, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, acknowledged this in a press assertion issued on Monday, November 9, whereas outlining the council’s plans to advertise political accountability and peaceable coexistence forward of the elections.

The council, nonetheless, urged political events, candidates and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns, accountable communication and peaceable competitors, warning that political ambition shouldn’t endanger lives or public order.

As a part of its accountability drive, IPAC introduced plans to tour the 18 native authorities areas to examine authorities initiatives, assess their stage of implementation and decide their affect on communities.

It stated the train would additionally determine areas requiring intervention and supply suggestions for improved service supply.

The council disclosed that the tour would contain native authorities chairmen, safety companies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, political social gathering leaders, aspirants, candidates and neighborhood representatives.

IPAC additionally introduced plans to organise a statewide political stakeholders’ convention to advertise dialogue, consensus-building and accountable political participation.

In addition, it scheduled a political events’ peace stroll for Saturday, December 5, 2026. The occasion has as its theme, ‘Unity in Diversity, Peace for a Greater Cross River’.

The council reaffirmed its dedication to defending the democratic house and making certain that political disagreements don’t degenerate into violence as preparations for the 2027 common elections collect momentum.