Tension Arises As Fubara Loyalists Dispersed After Governor Failed To Resume Office

Dozens of loyalists of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara were forced to disperse on Wednesday after waiting fruitlessly at the Government House gate in Port Harcourt, hoping to be addressed or acknowledged by the governor.…Read ..Full.. Article.. .

The crowd, largely made up of former members of the now-defunct Simplified Movement.

Fubara’s political support group had been mobilised from all 23 local government areas as a show of solidarity.

Among those in attendance were recently sacked local government chairmen, including Ambassador Chijoke Ihunwo, Ichemati Ezebunwo, and former factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo.

Supporters began gathering as early as 6 a.m., arriving with drums, flutes, traditional music, and dance troupes, intent on welcoming and celebrating the governor.

However, as the hours passed with no sign of Fubara and no official word from his aides, enthusiasm gave way to frustration, and..  Read . .More