By Samuel Oyadongha
Yenagoa – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State will on Monday inaugurate a judicial commission of inquiry into the violence, mayhem and grave breach of the peace that occurred in parts of the state before and during the state inconclusive governorship election on.
But the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Timipre Sylva, has dismissed the move as unacceptable, unfortunate, and diversionary.
The commission, headed by Justice Margaret Akpomiemie, whose assignment is to be concluded wihin three weeks has as its members, Brigadier-General Bob Ake (rtd), Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Abah Tekena and Mrs. Martha Akpana while Mr. Abraham Lord Ekiamene is to serve as its Secretary and Barrister Tamadu Abasi as Counsel for the Commission.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa Governor, Mr. Markson Iworiso-Markson, weekend said the Judicial Commission of Inquiry will be guided by the following terms of reference: to determine the number and identities of the persons that were injured or killed, if any, during the violence, mayhem and breach of the peace that occurred in parts of Bayelsa State on or about the 3rd to 6th December, 2015.
Others include, to determine the extent of damage to property, if any, during the said incidents, identify the perpetrators of the said violence, mayhem and breach of the peace and recommend appropriate action as well as determine the role played by the security agencies in the said incidents, if any.
The commission is also expected to recommend measures aimed at averting future occurrences of such incidents, make any recommendations as it may deem fit to make in the circumstances and do such other lawful act(s) for the purpose of giving effect to or that may be incidental to the foregoing terms of reference.
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