The rally was ongoing when sounds of gunshots blazed across the area.
Tension flared in Yenagoa on Saturday when gunshots rang out during a mega rally organized by NEW Associates, a group loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The event, coordinated by PDP stalwart George Turnah, was temporarily disrupted as attendees scattered for safety. Normalcy was later restored, with supporters regrouping to continue the rally.
NEW Associates Secretary Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe insisted the rally must proceed, telling journalists: “The rally must go on.” The cause of the shooting remains unclear, but the incident highlights rising political tensions in the state.
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