‘Drive Political Opponents Who Misbehave On Election Day To The Sea To Die,’ Bayelsa APC Deputy Gov Candidate, Maciver Tells Supporters

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Mr. Joshua Maciver, All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate in the Bayelsa State governorship election, has told APC supporters in the state to drive anyone who misbehaves on Election Day to the sea to die.

Maciver made this known on Saturday, October 28 while campaigning at Twon-Brass, in the Brass Local Government Area of the state.

The former militant leader in a viral 33-second video that has since attracted wide condemnations from social media users told the crowd to be prepared.

He said, “Let’s be prepared on the 11th, don’t joke with anybody. If anyone misbehaves in Twon-Brass, chase am go enter the sea make him die. Una dey hear (Drive them to the sea, let them die. Do you hear)? Chase am make him die (Chase them, let them die). After all, he no go be the first person to die (After all, such a person won’t be the first to die).

“So let’s be prepared and let’s show them that this time around when we take it, we are taking it for final,” he added.

However, a group, Bayelsa Women Arise has asked the Inspector General of Police to probe Maciver over the comments, describing them as capable of inciting violence and causing bloodshed.

The group in a statement signed by Princess Ebibaratimi Atani, Publicity Secretary, Bayelsa Women Arise on Sunday alleged that Mr Maciver and his supporters were determined to unleash violence on the people of the state during the forthcoming election.

The group accused Maciver of inciting violence and creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in Twon Brass.

The statement reads in part, “We, the Bayelsa Women Arise Group, are deeply concerned about the recent inflammatory remarks made by Mr. Joshua Maciver, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, during a political campaign of the party, in Twon Brass, Bayelsa State.

“These remarks made during a campaign event in Brass Local Government, have raised serious alarm bells, as they promote violence and pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of our dear state, especially as we approach the forthcoming governorship election.

“During his speech in Twon Brass, Mr. Joshua Maciver shockingly advocated for the killing of supporters of opposition candidates, thereby inciting violence and creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in our beloved state.

“Such statements are not only unbecoming of a political candidate but are also a direct threat to the democratic process, which is built on the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for the rights and choices of the citizens.

“We, as concerned citizens and advocates for peace, justice, and a fair electoral process, strongly condemn these remarks and call upon the Inspector General of Police to take immediate action. It is the duty of law enforcement agencies to protect the lives and property of all citizens, and we believe that failure to address this issue promptly would set a dangerous precedent for our state’s political climate.

“In light of the above, we urge the Inspector General of Police to launch a thorough and swift investigation into the comments made by Mr. Joshua Maciver, as a way of preventing bloodshed, which Mr Maciver and his co-travelers are determined to unleash on our people, during the forthcoming election. We strongly believe, that nobody, regardless of their political affiliation, should be above the law, and justice must be served.”


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