The controversial pro-Wike Mega Rally scheduled to take place in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State’s capital city has been postponed.
The rally which was slated to hold on Saturday, April 12 has now been moved to Saturday, April 26.
George Turnah, the convener of the New Associates Group – the group organising the rally – said the event was moved due to some scheduling conflict at the proposed venue.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Turnah said the rally will still take place at the same venue on April 26.
According to him, the previous date clashed with an event already booked by some supporters of the Bayelsa State governor and the former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal.
He urged all prominent Ijaw leaders and lovers of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to ensure they mark their calendars and attend the rally on the new date.
His words, “In light of recent developments, you may recall that several Pro-Diri and Pro-Tambuwal supporters have issued public notices expressing their intentions to hold solidarity rallies in support of their respective leaders, opting to do so on the same date and at the same venue we have chosen for our programme.
“We are inclined to allow them the right and space to hold their events as scheduled, creating an atmosphere that will enable the entire country to witness their capacities and acceptance among the Ijaw people in Bayelsa State.
“As such, we will now hold our inauguration and mega rally on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,” Turnah said.