ADC Demands Arrest of Ikwerre Council Chairman Following Armed Assault on Amaechi’s Convoy in Rivers State

ADC calls for the arrest of Charles Wobodo after an attack on Rotimi Amaechi’s convoy in Rivers State. Party claims "hoodlums" blocked the road in Omuanwa.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 9:04 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Political Tensions Escalate in Rivers State

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its call for accountability following a violent incident involving the convoy of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. During a press briefing on Monday, the party demanded that security agencies arrest and probe Charles Wobodo, the Chairman of the Ikwerre Local Government Area. The ADC alleges that Wobodo holds critical information regarding an armed blockade that occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026. This development marks a significant escalation in the regional political climate, as opposition parties express growing concern over the safety of their leaders and the perceived use of local government influence to obstruct political activities.

Conflicting Accounts of the Omuanwa Blockade

The core of the dispute centers on an incident along the Omuanwa axis as Amaechi traveled to his hometown, Ubima, for a party registration exercise. While local government officials have characterized the group involved as members of OSPAC (a local vigilante group), the Rivers State Chairman of the ADC, Leader Bari, has contested this narrative. Bari insisted that the individuals who obstructed the road were "hoodlums" rather than recognized security personnel. According to ADC eyewitnesses, while legitimate OSPAC members were seen in other communities along the route without incident, the group at Omuanwa acted with aggression, leading to a direct confrontation with Amaechi's security detail.

Allegations of Initial Gunfire and Security Response

The ADC has provided a detailed account of the engagement, alleging that the unidentified group initiated the violence. Leader Bari claimed that the attackers fired first at the security operatives escorting the former governor, which necessitated a defensive response from the personnel. This exchange of gunfire in a residential area has sparked widespread condemnation and led to calls for a thorough forensic investigation into the ballistic evidence. The party maintains that the Ikwerre Local Government Chairman must be held responsible for the conduct of individuals operating under his jurisdiction, especially those claiming to perform security functions.