Angry residents on Saturday disrupted a rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Owerri, the Imo State capital, carting away several empowerment materials that were meant to be distributed during the event held in support of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed re-election bid in 2027.
The rally was held in Owerri, the capital of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria, and was organised by supporters operating under the City Boy Movement, a political support group backing the administration of President Tinubu.
The event, however, turned chaotic after some aggrieved residents reportedly stormed the venue, causing confusion and forcing many participants to flee.
It was gathered that the event had attracted a large crowd before the situation turned rowdy, with witnesses saying there was little or no crowd control.
In a video, the venue appeared overcrowded as several attendees were seen running in different directions while others scrambled to grab items that had been brought for distribution as part of an empowerment programme.
Some of the angry residents were seen carrying away tailoring machines, refrigerators and other materials believed to be part of the empowerment items prepared for beneficiaries at the rally.
Within minutes, the venue descended into disorder, with loud shouting and pushing as people struggled either to escape the commotion or secure some of the distributed items.
Videos circulating online also showed dozens of people rushing out of the rally ground while others clutched various items believed to be part of the empowerment packages.
The City Boy Movement is among several political support groups mobilising grassroots support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, although the president has not officially declared his intention to seek a second term.
As of the time of filing this report, organisers of the rally and Security agencies in Imo State had not issued an official statement on the incident, and it was unclear whether anyone was injured during the disruption.
(SAHARA REPORTERS)
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