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Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday took to the streets of Port Harcourt in a massive show of solidarity for their leader. The demonstration came in response to the recent Supreme Court judgment that nullified the outcome of the Local Government (LG) election held in the state on October 5, 2024.
The protesters, who believe Governor Fubara is being unfairly targeted, occupied the Omuma Local Government Area (LGA) secretariat and other strategic locations early Monday morning. They expressed their dissatisfaction with the apex court's decision, which not only invalidated the LG election results but also reinstated a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to the state.
DAILY MENTOR gathered that the Supreme Court's verdict, delivered on Friday, has sparked widespread tension in the state. Supporters of the governor accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of orchestrating a witch-hunt against Fubara. They alleged that the judgment was politically motivated and aimed at undermining the governor's administration.
The protesters vowed to continue their demonstrations until justice is served, calling on the federal government and relevant stakeholders to intervene in the matter.
Meanwhile, the streets of Port Harcourt remain tense as security personnel monitor the situation to prevent any escalation of violence.
Governor Fubara has yet to make an official statement regarding the protests or the Supreme Court's ruling. However, his supporters remain steadfast in their commitment to defend his administration against what they describe as "unjust political interference."
Stay tuned to DAILY MENTOR for more updates on this developing story.