Punch news report that, Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, PA Edwin Clark, has shared a revealing anecdote about the tumultuous politics of Rivers State. Clark recounted how late President Umaru Yar'Adua summoned him to discuss a sensitive matter regarding Rotimi Amaechi's alleged plan to demolish Ateke Tom's house in Rivers State. Yar'Adua urged Clark to counsel Amaechi against such actions, but before he could intervene, Ateke Tom had already relocated to Ajah village in Lagos, where he remained for an extended period.
Clark described this incident as a prime example of the persistent and tumultuous conflicts that have come to define "Rivers Politics." He characterized the political landscape in Rivers State as one marked by continuous strife and irrationality, with both Wike and Amaewhule being prominent figures in this chaotic landscape.
Clark's account offers a unique glimpse into the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that shape the political dynamics of Rivers State. His reference to "Rivers Politics" as a "politics of madness" underscores the intensity and complexity of the conflicts that have plagued the state for years.
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