ADC urges arrest and investigation of Ikwerre LG chairman after convoy of ex-governor Rotimi Amaechi was attacked in Rivers State
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate arrest and investigation of Charles Wobodo, Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, following an attack on the convoy of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
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The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026, along the Omuanwa axis as Amaechi travelled to his hometown, Ubima, to complete party registration.
Speaking to journalists, Leader Bari, Rivers State ADC chairman, insisted that the individuals who blocked the road were hoodlums, not members of any recognised vigilante group.
“We travelled through other communities and even saw some OSPAC members along the road, but they did not block the road. When we got to Omuanwa, the road was blocked by people he is now referring to as OSPAC members, but from what we saw they were hoodlums,” Bari said.
He added that the attackers fired first at the security operatives escorting the former governor, prompting a defensive response.
Bari urged security agencies to hold the Ikwerre Local Government Chairman accountable and provide a full account of the incident.
In a related statement, Temple Chinedu, ADC chairman in Ikwerre, alleged that party members had received threats in the days leading up to the attack.
“Early hours of the 6th of March, we already suspected something like that could happen because we had been threatened and warned that we would no longer hold any meeting in Ikwerre Local Government,” Chinedu said.
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The ADC’s demand highlights growing tensions in Rivers State politics as party activities continue amidst security concerns and alleged local intimidation.
