We are not cultist- PDP faction

By China Acheru

The Rivers PDP faction called the Restoration group have denied claims that they are cultist.

In a press release made public by Jerry Needam, their Publicity Secretary, they say they are saddened by statements credited to Mr. Magnus Abe, SSG and chief of staff to the Rivers State government, Nyesom Wike.

The release stated that, “It is saddening to have such remarks made of such prominent men and women of Rivers origin who had at one time or the other contributed to the growth and development of not just Rivers State but our great party, the PDP.”

According to them, these prominent men and women were amongst those disenfranchised during the faulty PDP registration exercise that took place in the state a few weeks ago and thought it wise to gather themselves to prepare for the ongoing e-registration that just started in the country.

“They were arrested by the police in their own faction of the PDP secretariat at Ohaeto Street in D/ Line and we are saddened to hear that these men of calibre are being labelled cultists by Magnus Abe and Nyesom Wike.”

They enjoined their supporters to remain calm and law abiding as they are on top of the situation.

The arrested, detained and eventually released people are Lolo Ibieneye and Mrs Chidi Lali Green, Prince Ohochukwu, Sokuru Jaja; Dominic Saatah; Agiobu Fubara; and Francis Ebenezer.

There were also Grant Orugbani and Chidi Nwankwo Nancy.

Others were Achinike Wonodi, Ejor Ngowah Ejor and Nwuke Anucha.