There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, and the leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri.
The cause of the face-off could not be found right at the time of filing this report.
However, it was learned that, following a heated argument between the duo, councillors took sides with the LGA assembly leader and beat up the council chairman.
A video clip making the rounds captured moments the council chairman reportedly took to his heels.
Rivers State has been enveloped in a political crisis since 2023 following a fallout between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
