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Protesters Block Gov. Fubara’s Convoy in Port Harcourt and Demand Action on Bad Governance
On Saturday, protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took a stand against perceived poor governance by blocking Governor Siminilaye Fubara’s convoy.
The demonstrators, who have been rallying for three consecutive days, called for the governor to come down and address their concerns directly.
The protests, part of the #EndBadGovernance campaign that started on August 1, 2024, have seen participants actively voicing their frustration over issues such as hunger and mismanagement in the Niger Delta Region.
As the governor’s motorcade attempted to pass through, the crowd, waving green branches and chanting, made it clear that their demands for an end to bad governance were unwavering.
Despite the disruption, the governor’s convoy eventually managed to proceed, while the demonstrators continued their rally with renewed vigor.
The movement, centered around the Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt, has been marked by participants carrying placards and expressing their determination to remain until their demands are addressed.
The protests are not confined to Port Harcourt alone; similar demonstrations are also taking place in Ojota, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and other states, reflecting a widespread call for governmental accountability and reform.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
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The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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