March 18, (THEWILL) — On Saturday, angry residents disrupted a rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Owerri, the Imo State capital, carting away several empowerment materials meant for distribution during the event held in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The rally, held in Owerri, was organised by supporters under the platform of the City Boy Movement, a political group backing the administration of President Tinubu.
However, the gathering descended into chaos after some angry residents reportedly invaded the venue, creating confusion and forcing many participants to flee the scene.
THEWILL gathered that the event had attracted a large crowd before the situation turned rowdy, with witnesses saying there was little or no crowd control.
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.
The entire area became disorderly within minutes, with loud shouting and pushing among the crowd as people struggled to either escape the commotion or secure the items.
The City Boy Movement is one of several political support groups mobilising grassroots backing for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
