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| George Turnah speaks out on rising Bayelsa threats. |
George Turnah, a known Wike ally, claims he faces death threats. He believes fans of Governor Diri are behind the threats. Turnah wrote a letter to President Tinubu. He sent the letter through the security adviser.
Turnah said his life is in danger. He is now safe at a hotel with his family. His letter warns of a plan against him. He linked the threat to his support for Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Turnah plans to start a new chapter of a pro-Tinubu group in Bayelsa. He set a rally for April 12. He sees this move as key to his support base. He also claims that a well-known online supporter, Jonah Paebi, posted a warning on Facebook. Paebi warned that Turnah could soon vanish.
Turnah’s claim adds to rising political strife in Bayelsa. He said that discussions at a state council meeting led to his name being labeled as an enemy. Some called him an enemy of the state and the Ijaw nation. This claim spreads further tension.
The report comes after President Tinubu declared a state emergency in the region. Turnah connected this move to the suspension of another governor in neighboring Rivers State. The letter says the emergency sparked hostile acts in the state.
Turnah’s claim is not new. In 2022, he was tried on corruption charges. He paid a fine after his conviction. That case still follows him in public eye.
Governor Diri and his camp have not answered the claims yet. Political tensions in Bayelsa grow as leaders face hard choices. Turnah now asks for quick government help to protect him and his family.
Local experts note that such claims stir fear in tense times. They say leaders must speak out without fear of harm. Many watch closely as the situation unfolds. Safety and truth stand at the heart of these claims.
The case shows deep rifts in the local party. Political groups in Bayelsa now face stark decisions. Turnah’s letter calls on President Tinubu to step in. His move shows that local politics can turn dangerous.
Turnah’s move aims to shake the existing power lines. His group plans to meet soon, and many eyes are on Bayelsa. As tensions grow, leaders and citizens hope for calm. They look for safe paths in troubled times.
This update marks a key moment in Bayelsa’s political scene. More details will come in the days ahead. The unfolding situation calls for clear and firm action. This report is based on real-time data from reliable news sources.