Opobo bubbles, set for Sim
Traditional dances and masquerades entertain large crowds
PDP shows dominance in Opobo as excited natives wait for Sim.
Shouts of PDP rent the air as Opobo stands still for SimAny moment from now, the PDP flagbearer, Amaopu-Senibo Siminalayi Fubara and members of his entourage are expected to arrive the venue for the official flag off of the party’s grassroot campaign.
Governor Nyesom Wike, leader of Rivers PDPIt is not clear if Governor Nyesom Wike who is hosting an award ceremony later this evening in Port Hatcourt will be in Opobo for the flag off, but top government functionaries and party officials across the State are now in the island community for the event.
The Porr Harcourt Telegraph which is on ground reports that the atmosphere is charged, with various groups entertaining the audience.
Many here are overwhelmed by the singular prospect of Opobo producing the next Governor of Rivers State
Siminalayi Fubara, flagbearer of the PDP in Rivers State.The programme took off in the morning with a church service attended by Sim and PDP supporters designed to seek God’s blessing and guidance.
Already, the venue of the local government rally at the sandfill area iis currently bubbling with actovity as huge crowds entertain themselves and await Sim Fubara.