The highly anticipated political rally organized by The NEW Associates in Bayelsa State, originally slated for Saturday in Yenagoa, has been postponed to April 26, 2025.
Convener of the rally and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the NEW Associates, George Turnah, announced the postponement during a press briefing in Yenagoa on Friday.
The rally, widely viewed by political analysts as a pro-Wike mobilization effort, was expected to draw significant attention amid rising political tensions in the state.
According to Turnah, the decision to shift the date was reached following consultations with respected Ijaw leaders and in consideration of other political interest groups who had planned events for the same day and venue.
“Several pro-Diri and pro-Tambuwal groups have announced solidarity rallies for the same date and location we had initially planned for our inauguration,” Turnah stated.
“As a peaceful and people-driven organization, we have decided to shift our event to allow these groups space to express themselves and to avoid any undue tension.
“We urge our members and the good people of Bayelsa to keep the momentum alive as we work towards a successful and peaceful rally on April 26,” he added.
The development comes nearly a week after the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa issued an order restraining associates of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from holding a planned mega rally in the state.
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