A rally to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in Ahoada West Local Government Area has been disrupted by youths alleged to be acting on the order of the Council Chairman.
The programme was moved to another location where the Council Chairman later appeared to clear the air on the allegation, while the rally was held successfully thereafter.
Despite the attempt by thugs to disrupt the programme by vandalising canopies and chairs at an initial venue, event’s attendance was impressive, with past and serving lawmakers and commissioners and the representative of the Governor also attending.
The leader of Governor Fubara’s supporters in Ahoada West and one of the four Assembly members loyal to him, Sokari Goodboy, urged the presidency and the police high command to take note of the provocative action.
Also, Governor Fubara’s representative, a former Chief Whip of the State House of Assembly, Evans Bipi, advised the crowd not to be intimidated by rumours that they are to be suspended from the PDP, among other threats.
The supporters also received defectors from opposition party into the People’s Democratic Party to back Governor Fubara.
The rallies to celebrate the victory of the governor at the Supreme Court have continued across the state, with supporters organizing street processions or open-air thanksgiving services.
