Rivers State APC Official Claims Protest Turned Political: ‘Governor Fubara Should Have Known Better’ Chibuike Ikenga, the Publicity Secretary of the APC Caretaker Committee in Rivers State, has voiced strong concerns about Governor Sir Sim Fubara’s handling of the recent nationwide End Bad Government protests. In a recent interview, Ikenga stated that Fubara, the only governor in the South-South region to publicly support the protest, should have anticipated the potential risks associated with his endorsement.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Ikenga criticized the recent attack on the APC’s Secretariat, describing it as a calculated move aimed at undermining the party’s leadership in Rivers State. He expressed fears for their safety, noting that the protest, which initially focused on economic issues, has now shifted to what he perceives as political persecution. During the interview with TVC, Ikenga remarked, “The assault on our Secretariat was evidently premeditated. It was aimed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was intended to weaken both the party and its leadership in Rivers State. It’s clear that the Rivers State Government is involved in this matter. Governor Fubara, being an accountant by training and now the governor, should have been aware of the potential damage these protests could cause. The situation has become chaotic and violent. The governor shouldn’t have supported the protest in the first place. Now, we are frightened for our lives because the protest’s focus in Rivers State has shifted from addressing economic issues to engaging in political witch-hunting. Protesters were discouraged from targeting the residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, due to the heavy security presence around those areas.”
Ikenga’s remarks highlight growing tensions in Rivers State, reflecting the broader concerns about the impact of the protests and the perceived political motivations behind them.
