The political rally by The NEW Associates, originally set for Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, has been rescheduled to April 26, 2025.
The convener of the rally and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the NEW Associates made this known at a press briefing in Yenagoa on Friday.
Turnah disclosed that the decision to fix a new date for the rally was made amid ongoing consultations with respected leaders of the Ijaw nation and in recognition of planned events by rival political interest groups on that same day and venue.
“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,” he stated.
The convener of the NEW Associates rally advised members and the good people of Bayelsa to keep the momentum alive they work towards a successful and peaceful rally on April 26.
The shift in date was announced barely one week after a Bayelsa State High Court sitting issued an order restraining associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from holding a planned mega rally.
