Suspected political thugs have set ablaze a ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ubima community, the hometown of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi.
The incident occurred in Ikwerre Local Government Area in the early hours of Friday.
The attack reportedly happened just hours before Amaechi was scheduled to formally register with the party at the ward level, raising fresh concerns about escalating political tension in the state.
Residents said the attackers stormed the ADC ward office at dawn and set the building ablaze, destroying several items inside the facility, including party documents and materials used for local political activities.
Some locals alleged that the attackers were loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Wike and Amaechi are long-time political rivals in Rivers State, with both politicians having previously served as governors of the oil-rich state.
A resident of the community described the attack as a calculated move ahead of Amaechi’s planned party registration in the area.
“Thugs loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike burnt down ADC ward office in Ubima, the hometown of Rotimi Amaechi early Friday morning. This comes ahead of his party registration today,” the resident said.
The ADC facility reportedly housed materials meant for local party activities, and by the time residents noticed the fire, the building had already suffered significant damage.
Community sources said the attack has heightened fear among residents and political supporters who were preparing to witness Amaechi’s formal registration into the party.
No casualties were reported as of the time the report was filed. However, the destruction of the party office has further deepened the tense political atmosphere in the state.
Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, remains one of the most influential political figures from Rivers State, and his political moves continue to attract widespread attention, especially in his hometown of Ubima.
