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The latest show of solidarity comes from the Simplicity Movement, led by the 2023 National Rescue Movement governorship candidate in the state Sobomabo Jackrich. The group has vowed to tour around the twenty-three local government areas of the state to garner support for the governor.A large crowd, of members of the Simplicity Movement, marched through Buguma, the headquarters of the Asari-Toru Local Government Area on Friday, demonstrating their support for Governor Fubara.
Other speakers at the event reaffirmed their commitment to backing Governor Fubara, emphasising the importance of supporting an Ijaw leader during these critical times and urging detractors to desist. The group also inaugurated its executive members across the twenty-three LGAs before marching through the streets of Buguma.
On Monday, June 24, the 21 former LGA Chairmen and other stakeholders held a solidarity march in the various LGAs in support of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State has given birth to protests and solidarity marches from supporters of both Governor Sim Fubara and Wike.
It is unclear when and how the crisis will come to a peaceful closure as citizens of the state hope for an end to give way to governance.Sexual Assault: Appeal Court Affirms 5-Year Conviction Of Baba Ijesha
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