As the political rivalry between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, intensifies, tensions in Rivers State have reached a new high. The power struggle, which has gripped the state’s political landscape, took a dramatic turn as Kalabari women staged a bold demonstration against Wike.
In a viral update posted on the official X handle of Port Harcourt Socials, it was revealed that a group of Kalabari women stormed the SAMA and TEMA junctions, tearing down billboards associated with Wike. The women, in an apparent display of defiance, chanted slogans rejecting the former governor’s influence in the state’s affairs.
This development underscores the deepening rift between Fubara and Wike, a conflict that has divided political loyalists and heightened tensions within Rivers State. Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, continues to wield significant political clout, but Fubara’s growing support base, particularly among indigenous groups, suggests a brewing resistance to his dominance.
The actions of the Kalabari women reflect the undercurrents of dissatisfaction among some segments of the state’s population. As Rivers State grapples with this political standoff, all eyes are on the next moves from both camps. Will this protest spark a larger movement, or will it be met with counter-reactions from Wike’s loyalists?
The coming days promise to be crucial in shaping the political landscape of Rivers State as the Fubara-Wike battle rages on.
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