JUST IN: I WILL STORM YAKUBU GOWON STADIUM IF RIVERS GOVT BLOCKS RALLY - WIKE

WIKE THREATENS TO STORM YAKUBU GOWON STADIUM IF RIVERS GOVT BLOCKS RALLY


Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has openly challenged the Rivers State Government regarding approval for a planned political rally at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Wike warned that if the state authorities deny access to the stadium again, he would not hesitate to enter the venue to hold the rally, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing dispute between his political faction and the state administration.

The former governor stated that the rally is part of a wider political engagement and that the decision to deny access to the stadium undermines democratic rights to political assembly. Wike emphasized that his supporters would not be prevented from exercising their constitutional right to gather peacefully.

This development comes amid heightened political activity in Rivers State ahead of upcoming elections, with ruling and opposition parties contesting for influence and control at key events. The Yakubu Gowon Stadium, a major venue in Port Harcourt, has become central to political rallies, prompting tension over approvals and permissions.

As of now, the Rivers State Government has not issued an official response to Wike’s warning, leaving uncertainty over whether the rally will proceed as planned.

Analysts note that the dispute highlights the broader challenges of coordinating political events between federal figures and state authorities, emphasizing the importance of negotiation and adherence to legal processes to avoid conflict.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

JUST IN: ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Image
ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the temporary closure of selected public primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Ondo State House of Assembly election scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the affected schools are those designated as polling centres for the election across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The Ministry directed learners, teachers, and other staff members in the affected schools to remain at home on election day as part of measures to ensure the safety of lives and property and to support a peaceful and orderly electoral process. The statement noted that heads of the affected schools would be contacted directly to ensure full compliance with the directive, while officials from Zonal and Area Education Offices would also monitor and supp...
Read more

JUST IN: APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA

Image
APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has announced the appointment of Mr. Olawale Sunday Ijanusi as Special Assistant on New Media to the State Chairman, in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s communication structure. The appointment, which was conveyed in an official letter dated April 21, 2026, and signed by the APC Ondo State Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, forms part of an ongoing reorganization within the party’s secretariat to enhance effective service delivery. According to the letter, Ijanusi was found suitably qualified for the role following an internal assessment, underscoring the party’s commitment to engaging competent individuals in key strategic positions. The new role places Ijanusi at the center of the party’s digital communication efforts, where he is expected to manage and coordinate new media strategies, including online engagement, information dissemination, and digital campaign initia...
Read more

JUST IN: MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY

Image
MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, defeating incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, by a wide margin. The APC primary election, held on Saturday across the federal constituency, recorded a large turnout of party delegates and supporters, with security agencies and party officials monitoring the exercise. At the end of the collation process, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade secured an overwhelming 12,744 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested primary election. His closest rival and incumbent member representing the constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, polled 1,944 votes, while other aspirants recorded lower figures. The result reflected a decisive victory for Oyer...
Read more