Hundreds of women of Kalabari descent in Rivers State have barricaded the road leading into their kingdom, demanding that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, not enter their territory for the Civic Reception arranged in his honour.
The women, dressed in black with white lace tied over their heads, invaded the location as early as 7 a.m. to launch the protest.
It should be noted that the NEW Associates had planned to host the minister for a grand reception on Saturday, March 15, in the Abalama village of the Asari-Toru Local Government Area.
However, the King of the Abalama Kingdom, where the event is scheduled to take place, His Royal Highness, King Big Tom-Tom, has encouraged the minister’s associates to cancel the event, stating that the community will not support any political gatherings at this time.
However, it was learnt that the event organisers continued to prepare for the event, insisting that it take place as planned.
But women of various ages flocked to the streets, asking that the event not be placed in Kalabari.
The protesting women stated that they would not let Wike enter their community since he claimed that the Kalabari were a minority in the state.
