Pandemonium erupted in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a dramatic confrontation between the Council Chairman, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, and the Leader of the Local Government Legislative Assembly, Hon. Ibifiri.
Details surrounding the immediate cause of the altercation remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
However, credible sources disclosed that tensions escalated after a heated argument between both political figures, reportedly resulting in councillors aligning with the legislative leader.
In the ensuing commotion, the councillors allegedly descended on the council chairman, physically assaulting him and forcing him to flee the scene for safety.
A video clip currently circulating on social media appears to capture the moment the embattled chairman hurriedly left the venue amid the chaos, further fueling public concern over the deteriorating state of political relations within the council.
The incident adds to the growing political instability in Rivers State, which has remained under intense tension since 2023 following the protracted fallout between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political ally and predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
The lingering power struggle between both camps has continued to reverberate across various tiers of governance in the state, raising fears over its impact on administrative stability and grassroots governance.
Credit: Daily Post except headline
