Opposition Parties flay Jonathan over harassment of Rivers State Government

Governor Chibuke Amechi of Rivers State

The proposed merger between the major opposition political parties in Nigeria may have finally been actualized with the official pronouncement by the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomole in Owerri the Imo State Capital.

Addressing journalists at the Government House, Owerri on Tuesday shortly after a political rally at the Heros square, Comrade Oshiomole announced that after reviewing the recent developments in the country, the four major opposition political parties, including, the All Nigerian People's Party (ANPP), the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change(CPC), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance( APGA) have expressed  deep concern over the harassment of the Rivers State Governor, Mr Chibuike Amechi by the Executive arm of the Federal Government. Said he 

" we therefore strongly condemn the open assault on our Nation, federalism and the sovereignty of our people. A government formed by the democratic choice of our people cannot be arbitrarily harassed and intimidated through brazen use of power and outright abuse of same. We call on the Presidency to stop the unwarranted assault on the sovereignty of Nigerians"

Speaking further at the occasion, Oshiomole said that "the meeting by the Governors present in Imo State at the day's event, expressed delight at the significant progress that have been made towards the conclusion of the merger of the All Nigerian People's Party (ANPP), the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change(CPC), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance( APGA) under the 'umbrella' of the All Progressives Congress(APC).

 The Governors assured Nigerians that the need for an alternative platform that will form government at the federal level in 2015 is on course and irreversible."

He called on Nigerians to gird their loins and fight against the desperation of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to scuttle the process.

On behalf of the Governors present at the occasion, Oshiomole noted the giant development strides that have been achieved by the 'Rescue Mission' administration of Rochas Okorocha and expressed solidarity with the people of Imo State as they celebrate the second anniversary of their 'Freedom Day".

Also present at the occasion is the governor of; Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashiola, Osun State, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola,  Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, Borno State, Kashim Shettima, Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al- Makura and Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha.