The much-anticipated political rally organized by The NEW Associates, initially slated for Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, has been postponed to April 26, 2025.
George Turnah, convener of the rally and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the NEW Associates, made the announcement during a press briefing in Yenagoa on Friday.
The event, widely viewed as a pro-Wike mobilization effort, had generated significant interest amid rising political tensions in the state.
Turnah explained that the rally was rescheduled following ongoing consultations with key leaders of the Ijaw nation and in light of other political activities scheduled for the same date and location by rival groups.
He said: “Several pro-Diri and pro-Tambuwal groups have announced solidarity rallies for the same date and location we had initially planned for our inauguration.
“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.”
This update comes just days after the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa issued an injunction restraining associates of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from organizing a mega rally in the state.