In order to prevent Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), from visiting the region today, a group of Ijaw women barricaded the road in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers state.
Wike and Fubara have been engaged in a struggle for domination over control of the state’s political system.
Different interest groups in the state have been polarised as a result of the rift.
Recently, Wike reportedly referred to the Ijaw people as a “minority of minorities in Rivers and other south-south states except Bayelsa.”
According to reports, the women are showing solidarity with the Ijaw people following Wike’s statement against the ethnic group located in the Niger Delta region.
The women arranged a large-scale demonstration on the road to prevent the former governor from travelling past it to attend a celebration in his honour.
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) urged President Bola Tinubu to summon Wike to account for his remarks on the Ijaw on Friday.
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“We will maintain peace and stability as we call on President Tinubu to caution him and redirect his focus to his ministerial duties,” the group said.
“The INC remains committed to preserving the harmony enjoyed by all in the Niger Delta region.
“We have taken note of the recent remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.”
