A violent confrontation broke out between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and those loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The incident occurred at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Friday, resulting in gunfire and chaos.
The clash happened at the party office on the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, where tension had been growing following a court ruling that removed the Aaron Chukwuemeka-led PDP executives. The ruling had created a deep division among party members, with both factions fighting for control of the secretariat.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots as the confrontation escalated. Some sources claim that security operatives stationed at the secretariat fired the shots, while others believe political thugs were responsible. The gunfire caused panic in the area, with passersby and residents scrambling for safety.
The rivalry between Fubara and Wike has been an ongoing issue, with both men reportedly locked in a battle over the political structure of Rivers State. Their disagreement has led to several confrontations in the past, but Friday’s incident was particularly intense.
The trouble began when Fubara’s supporters, who had been forced out of the PDP office after the court’s ruling, attempted to reclaim the building in the early hours of the morning. However, they were met with strong resistance from Wike’s loyalists, who arrived in large numbers to prevent them from taking over the facility.
A heated argument quickly turned into a physical clash, with both groups engaging in a violent struggle. Security personnel attempted to control the situation, but the presence of armed men heightened the tension. Gunshots were fired, further escalating the chaos.
As the situation spiraled out of control, more security reinforcements were deployed to the scene to restore order.
