Rivers political killings wike inaugurates judicial commission inquiry
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Inaugurates Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Political Killings
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate political killings in the state. The commission is mandated to investigate and identify those responsible for the killings, as well as recommend measures to prevent future occurrences.
The commission, which is headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Daisy Okocha, has a three-month deadline to complete its investigation. The commission's terms of reference include:
- To investigate all political killings in Rivers State since 2015.
- To identify the perpetrators of the killings and recommend appropriate sanctions.
- To recommend measures to prevent future political killings in the state.
- To identify and recommend measures to address the root causes of political violence in the state.
Governor Wike, while inaugurating the commission, condemned the political killings in the state, describing them as "unacceptable and a threat to democracy." He urged the commission to be thorough and impartial in its investigation, and to recommend measures to prevent future occurrences.
The commission's inauguration comes amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, where there have been several incidents of political violence and killings in recent years. The state has been a battleground for political parties, particularly the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
The commission's investigation is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the killings and help to bring those responsible to justice. It is also hoped that the commission's recommendations will help to reduce political violence and promote peace and stability in the state.