Explosion Rock Rivers PDP Secretariat

Twin explosions from substances suspected to dynamite have rocked through the Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State on Thursday afternoon.

The explosion, which sent party members running for safety, happened around 3pm during the councilorship primaries of the political party.

It was gathered that the dynamite went off in a Sports Utility Vehicle parked directly in front of the secretariat located along the busy Aba Express Road.

According to an eyewitness; “There was panic today as two dynamites exploded during the Councillorship primaries of the PDP.

“Party supporters who were seen around the secretariat to support their preferred candidates scampered for safety.

“It is not, however, clear on the reason of the blast, but it might not be unconnected to allegations of imposition of candidates in some local government areas. But calm has returned to the secretariat.”