By Emem Idio, Yenagoa

A political group loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike styled NEW Associates has put off it planned mega rally and inauguration scheduled to hold tommorrow, Saturday April 12, in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital.

The rally has now been rescheduled for Saturday April 26.

Addressing a press conference in Yenagoa on Friday, the Lead Convener and Leader of NEW Associates, Bayelsa State Chapter, Mr George Turnah, regretted that postponement was as a result of notices by Pro Diri and Pro Tambuwal groups expressing their intentions to hold solidarity rallies in support of their respective leaders, opting to do so on the same date and at the same venue chosen by the NEW Associate..

His words: “This grassroots political movement is committed to rallying support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration. We strongly believe that President Tinubu’s success is intertwined with Nigeria’s success, and as citizens, we must support our leadership in achieving this vision.

“In light ot recent developments, you may recall that several Pro Diri and Pro Tambuwal groups have issued public notices expressing their intentions to hold solidarity rallies in support of their respective leaders, opting to do so on the same date and at the same venue we rave chosen for our program.

“We are inclined to allow them the right and space to hold their events as scheduled, creating an atmosphere that will enable the entire country to witness their capacities and acceptance among the ljaw people in Bayelsa State.

“As such, we will now hold our inauguration and mega rally on Saturday, 26th April 2025, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This decision has been made in deference to notable leaders and fathers of the ljaw nation who have, for various reasons, reached out to us to consider a shift in date.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Grand Patron, other patrons, matrons, leaders, associates, and the teeming members of The NEW Associates across the state for their unwavering support, encouragement, and solidarity during this time.

“We also extend our gratitude to the people of Bayelsa State and Ijaw Nation for heir interest and enthusiasm to be part of this mass movement aimed at the iberation of our land and empowerment of our people.”