Father Shoots Son Over Amaechi's Visit

Governor Amaechi as part of his three-day visit to the local government area was scheduled to visit Rumueprikom which is said to be the community of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of State for Education, who is a member of the opposition, People’s Democartic Party (PDP).
According to Daily Trust report, on that day, hundreds of youths who heard of the planned visit gathered at the popular Wimpi junction and barricaded all entrances to the traditional ruler’s residence where the governor was expected to pay homage.

The tension continued to build and the youths were approaching the palace of the monarch, a strong supporter of Gov. Amaechi. The monarch was said to have fired gunshots to scare the approaching youths away and his own son, Prince Clement Owabie was accidentally hit by the shots.

“The boy sustained serious injuries and was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital,” a witness said.
This resulted in a violent political clash between members of All Progressives Congress, APC, and loyalists of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leading to injuries and destruction of some properties in the area.

Clement is said be a loyalist of PDP and Wike, while his father is labeled an APC supporter.
According to the Rivers Police Command at least 10 persons were arrested in connection to the incident while monarch has been invited by the police for interrogation.

Gov. Amaechi and Wike have been at loggerheads. About a week ago, Wike had disclosed that six serving commissioners under the the governor’s administration will resign their positions in December 2014 and defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Earlier, Wike had threatened to expose the alleged corruption of Amaechi, who he described as a corrupt politician.