UNBELIEVABLE!! Pastors’Wives Clash Over Politicians ‘Bags Of Rice In Heated Confrontation (Video)
On February 4, 2019, a dramatic and unorthodox clash unfolded in the Ogwashi- Uku community near Asaba, Delta State. The dispute involved two pastors’ wives, who allegedly engaged in a physical altercation over the distribution of rice given out by local politicians. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, highlighting the intense, and sometimes volatile, nature of political campaign activities in the region. According to reports, the conflict stemmed from a distribution of six bags of rice, intended for three wards within Ogwashi- Uku. The rice was part of the campaign efforts by two candidates vying for the State House of Assembly in the upcoming elections. These candidates had leveraged their political influence to secure the rice, which was distributed to various local communities, including those where the pastors wives were active contributors through their husbands’ churches.
The situation escalated when Mrs. Esther Osakwe, a local woman leader responsible for overseeing the distribution, allocated only half a bag of rice to each of the two pastors’ wives. This distribution sparked significant discontent, leading to a heated argument between the women.
The disagreement grew so intense that it eventually erupted into a physical brawl in the open street. Eyewitnesses, including Amarachi Nwandi, reported that the confrontation was fierce and resulted in injuries to both women. The situation could have deteriorated further if not for the intervention of officers from the Ogwashi- Uku Police Division. The police quickly arrived at the scene, separated the combatants, and took them into custody to prevent further escalation. The officers confirmed that the women were being detained for disturbing the public peace and had sustained notable injuries from the altercation.
The incident highlights a recurring issue in the Ogwashi- Uku community, where political campaigns often involve the distribution of goods such as rice and salt to voters. Such events sometimes lead to disputes, occasionally involving violence, as was evident in this case. Allegations of the use of dangerous weapons. during these distributions have also been reported in the past, exacerbating tensions among recipients.
In a follow-up to the incident, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Andrew Aniamaka confirmed that the two pastors’ wives were later released on bail. Their release came after intervention by a prominent politician (name withheld), who provided assurances that peace would be maintained among the parties involved. This intervention was crucial in preventing further conflict and restoring order to the community.
The incident in Ogwashi-Uku is not an isolated case. In Asaba, a similar dispute occurred among members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the distribution of eight bags ofrice donated by the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chief Peter Awansayan. The disagreement escalated into a physical altercation involving broken bottles, resulting in several injuries. The wounded individuals were subsequently hospitalized for treatment.
Public reaction to these incidents has been one of dismay and criticism. Public analyst Davison Erekah described the fights over rice and other political donations as shameful. He criticized the practice of using such distributions as a means to influence voters and questioned the integrity of those involved. Erekah’s comments reflect broader concerns about the ethics and implications of political campaigning practices in Nigeria.
Overall, the events in Ogwashi- Uku and Asaba underscore the challenges and tensions that can arise in politically charged environments, particularly when material goods are used as incentives or rewards. The physical confrontations among those who should ideally be working collaboratively for their communities reflect deeper issues within the political and social fabric of the region.
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