An explosion rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, just hours before the local government elections. This incident has raised concerns about safety and political tensions in the area.

According to video clips circulating on social media, the explosion, believed to have been caused by dynamite, resulted in significant damage. The main gate and security house of the APC secretariat were destroyed, and parts of a nearby building were also affected.

Chief Tony Okocha, the chairman of the state caretaker committee for the APC, confirmed the explosion and accused supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of carrying out the attack. This claim highlights the growing political unrest in the region as elections approach.

As the situation develops, many are left wondering how this incident will impact the local government elections in Rivers State.

Okocha wrote: “At the wee hours of Saturday, pro-Fubara civilian soldiers detonated dynamites at our office.

“The second attempt to set it ablaze was foiled as the security at the gate quickly put out the fire.”