Rivers Women Spray Wrappers On Road As Wike Arrives For Port Harcourt Event [Video]

Women in Rivers State showed a symbolic display of respect by laying their wrappers on the road as the convoy of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, arrived at an event in Port Harcourt.

A video of the moment was shared via X on Saturday by Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the FCT minister.

The video showed women spraying their wrappers on the ground for Wike’s vehicle to pass through as it entered the venue.

In many parts of the country, the act of laying wrappers is seen as a traditional sign of honour and loyalty.

Sharing the video, Olayinka wrote, “Port Harcourt City Local Government is today. This is how the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, was received a few minutes ago.” 

The event came at a time of rising political tension in Rivers State, as supporters of Wike and those of Governor Siminalayi Fubara continue to face off in an ongoing political rivalry.

Watch the video below:

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

Credit: X | OlayinkaLere
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KanyiDaily recalls that Rivers House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Fubara on Thursday, accusing the governor of gross misconduct.