A viral video circulating online has captured the alarming moment when the Eleme Local Government Secretariat was allegedly set on fire by supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In the footage, a voice can be heard claiming that the act of arson was a direct result of Wike losing his political stronghold in Rivers State. The voice in the video says, “Supporters of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, set the Eleme Local Government Secretariat ablaze because he lost his so-called structure in Rivers State.”
This incident has sent shockwaves across Rivers, as the fallout from the local government elections continues to spark heated tensions. Wike, a key figure in Rivers State politics, has seen his grip on the political landscape weaken after his loyalists were unable to maintain control of key local government areas following the recent elections.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire, as political instability grows across the state.
Peoplesmind