Rivers re-run: If they slap you, slap them back – Oyegun tells APC members

Barely 48 hours to the Rivers re-run election in Rivers State, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun, on Thursday called on members of the party to retaliate to whatever action directed at them from opposing political parties.

Addressing supporters at the party’s political rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ogun said “If they slap you, slap them back, If they push you, push them back.”

Oyegun, who stated that the party was on a recovery mission in the state said, “I am very pleased with the turnout here today. It shows you are truly ready. As you can see, we came in force. The whole federal might is here. You have the governors of this nation here today.

“We are sending one message, and that message is clear. It is that we respect you the people of Rivers state. We respect the courage of our members in this state. We want to let you know that we have heard your cry; we have seen your anguish; enough is enough. This is the beginning of a rescue mission.

“I was here during the time of our beautiful governor, Rotimi Amaechi. He drove me round Port Harcourt; we strolled in the city, but can you do so today? We now have a blood-thirsty regime in Rivers state.

“I am glad with what I am hearing here today; very glad. If they push you, push them back. If they slap you, slap them back.

“We cannot allow them. The APC came on a rescue mission, unfortunately they are fighting back, the same way they have always done. Are you going to allow them? It is within your powers to return the members of the house of assembly.

“Return the members of house of representatives and senators because we need them. When you do that, it will be the beginning of the end.

“Go and cast your vote, and if they snatch the result sheet, give me the answer.”