April 12th holds a suspense in Bayelsa state as governor Diri’s supporters have fixed a rally at the same venue as Wike’s men who has insisted to hold a rally against the instructions of governor Diri.
George Turnah is leading a pro- Wike group who wants to inaugurate a political group ‘The New Associates ‘ Bayelsa Chapter in defiance to Governor Diri’s warning that the event could incite violence.
Diri’s supporters under the ‘Izon Keme-Ama Assembly’ in their reaction have announced their own rally at the same venue, on the same day and time. The rally is tagged , ‘Assured Prosperity Rally in Appreciation of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri’s Unprecedented Achievements in Bayelsa State,’ dignitaries from the state and beyond are expected in the event.
The organizer of the pro-Diri rally has called on all Ijaw sons and daughters, both at home and abroad, to attend the rally.
It would be recalled that Governor Diri recently convened a meeting with Bayelsa elders and security chiefs, drawing their attention to the fact that the planned pro-Wike rally could aggravate political tensions with the situation in neighbouring Rivers State.
As at press time, the police is silent on the development.
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