US EditionCourt stops pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa
- Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa banned a rally to honor ex-Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike to prevent crisis escalation between Rivers and Bayelsa.
- Diri emphasized that his administration respects the rights of citizens and follows Nigeria's constitution during a state council meeting.
- A state of emergency is imposed in Rivers state, impacting the situation in Bayelsa according to Governor Diri.
- Diri urged citizens to refrain from rallies that could disrupt the peace as a political crisis persists in Rivers.
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Court stops pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State High Court, sitting in Yenagoa, has issued an order restraining associates of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from holding a planned mega rally in the state. DAILY POST reports that the proposed rally was scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Hon. Justice I.A. Uzakah, on Thursday, granted the Motion Ex-Parte in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, filed by the State’s A…
My administration not against rallies in Bayelsa - Gov Diri
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has said his administration would always respect the fundamental human rights of every citizen and abide by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Diri stated this on Wednesday during the 158th state executive council meeting in Yenagoa. The governor said that the administration would not stop any group from holding rallies in the state. He, however, emphasised that it would be unwise and counter-prod…
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