US EditionNigeria: How Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally Was Held in Bayelsa Despite Attack By Gunmen
- A rally for Minister Nyesom Wike faced disruption by gunshots in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, on Saturday, April 26.
- The pro-Wike group NEW Associates organized the event, which was earlier threatened legally and rescheduled from April 12.
- Gunfire at the venue caused tension and pandemonium, leading attendees to scatter for safety.
- NEW Associates Secretary Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe stated that "the rally must continue" after the incident.
- Supporters loyal to the minister regrouped at the location and proceeded with the planned rally.
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Gunshots rock venue of Pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa - Daily Trust
There was tension on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, over sounds of gunshots at the venue of the mega rally by a group, NEW Associates, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The rally is being organized by the group coordinated by George Turnah, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state. The rally was ongoing when sounds of gunshots blazed across the area. Normalcy has however been restored…
Bayelsa Govt. seeks probe to shooting at pro Wike’s rally
The Bayelsa Government has called for probe over the shooting incident during a political rally organized in the state, on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Sunday, by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and […] The post Bayelsa Govt. seeks probe to shooting at pro Wike’s rally appeared first on Freedom Onl…
Bayelsa Govt Seeks Probe Of Shooting At Pro-Wike Group’s Rally
The Bayelsa State Government has expressed dismay over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike. The state government in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou Koku-Obiyai, weekend called on the Inspector-General of Police and the police author…
Bayelsa Govt Wants IG Egbetokun To Probe Shooting At Pro-Wike Rally
Bayelsa Government Seeks Probe Of Shooting At Group’s Rally The Bayelsa State Government has expressed dismay over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike. The state government in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou Koku-Obiyai, on Saturday…
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