Youths from Eleme Local Government Area in Rivers State have taken over the Council Secretariat, declaring their support to Governor Siminialayi Fubara.
The youths occupied the secretariat following a broadcast by Governor Fubara, who instructed Heads of Local Government Administration to assume control of the 23 LGAs in the state.
There has been ongoing tension between Governor Fubara and lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, due to disagreements with the FCT Minister.
After the governor’s broadcast on Tuesday morning, youths loyal to Fubara chased away all those opposed to his directive from the council premises.
One of the youths, who wished to remain anonymous, stated they were there to ensure the governor’s orders were followed.
He said: “All of them have disappeared, because we have come to take over. The governor is the power that we know. We have taken over Eleme. Total take over.
“The governor is the power we know, there is no other power. We have taken over Eleme. Eleme is taken. Their tenure has elapsed they should go home.”
Watch the video below:
Situation report from Nyesom Wike's Obio/Akpor Local Government Secretariat.
Pro Fubara Protesters have also taken over the area destroying what looks to be the vehicle of the Chairman whose whereabouts remain unknown at this time.
Hostilities continue. pic.twitter.com/pD9PfF8HZm
— Chude Nnamdi (@chude__) June 18, 2024
After all the noise the chairman of Wike's local government area, Obio Akpor, has absconded.
There is a take over in that LGA as we speak.
Wednesday never reach, them dun dey run.
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) June 18, 2024
Happening now: Pro Sim Fubara’s supporters destroy Statue of Nyesom Wike at the headquarter of Obino/Akpor Local Government Council. pic.twitter.com/o4GByQLd5T
— Chude Nnamdi (@chude__) June 18, 2024
The people of Rivers State have taken it upon themselves to chase all the Wike's Men in LGA away.
Indeed Fubara is now in-charge…
His people are with him…Someone should check on Wike to see if he's okay. pic.twitter.com/ABQzdAyV3D
— Queen Bee (@RealQueenBee__) June 18, 2024
KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, had previously agreed to resolve the political turmoil in Rivers State.