Cars burnt, many injured as PDP thugs clash in Bayelsa ahead of 2023 Reps seat

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By Musa Baba Adamu

 

Some supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa, on Thursday, clashed in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital over rivalry on the choice of candidate to contest for position at the Federal House of Representatives come 2023.

The clash, which threw the people of Kpansia community into panic, led to the burning of cars and machet attacks on individuals and passersby.

A car belonging to one Ada Morris, an aide to the State Governor, was also set ablaze.

It was gathered that the supporters involved in the bloody clash allegedly belong to two rival camps, one for the State Commissioner of Health, Newton Aguele and a member of the State House of Assembly representing the constituency, Oforji Oboku.

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It was said that the fight was triggered by the noticeable campaign dance around the Kpansia area by supporters of the State Health Commissioner, Newton Aguele, while the angry rivals launched an attack.

It was also gathered that the key actors in the clash have been summoned by the State Commissioner of Police for an emergency meeting.

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