Former Council Chairmen of 21 out of the 23 Local Governments Area (LGA) in Rivers State staged a protest at their various council areas. 

In Buguma, council headquarters of the Asari-Toru LGA, former Chairman ONENGIYEOFORI GEORGE, alongside his supporters marched through the streets of the town as they gyrate to songs in solidarity with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), NYESOM WIKE.

They waved placards with inscriptions asking the police to continue occupying the council headquarters. 

The pro-Wike former LGA bosses protested in their local councils despite an advisory against protests issued by the Rivers State Police Command.

Also in Abonnema, the Akuku-Toru LGA council headquarters, some persons staged a protest, backing the continued closure of council premises by the police.