The alleged assault case involving Ahoada West LGA Chairman, Eugene Cheta Epelle, has taken a new turn as prominent Port Harcourt voices and social media influencers rally behind the young student at the centre of the controversy.
What began as a local complaint about the poor state of a secondary school in Oduoku Community has now snowballed into a full-blown online movement. The student, identified as Winnie Uchechi, reportedly shared a video highlighting the dilapidated condition of her school, calling on the chairman to intervene. Days later, allegations surfaced that she was assaulted over the video — a claim that has sparked outrage across Rivers State and beyond.
Port Harcourt-based personality Brian Dennis, has joined the chorus of voices condemning the alleged attack. In a strongly worded post, he explained that the girl was assaulted after drawing attention to the state of the school and called on supporters to amplify the video.
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“I need everyone to go to download the video and post it on their Facebook. Make we see whether them fit beat all of us. If you cannot download, just share this post,” he wrote, urging collective action online.
Another vocal critic, Certified Courtist, addressed the chairman directly in an open letter that has since circulated widely on social media. He accused the council boss of intimidation and harassment, alleging that thugs were involved in the attack on the young girl.
“You will have to beat all of us at this point. We are not going to let this slide for any reason,” he wrote, describing the incident as an abuse of power and calling on the Commissioner of Police to arrest and prosecute the chairman for assault occasioning harm.
Many social media users argue that criticism of public officials should not be met with violence, while others say the situation reflects a deeper frustration over governance and accountability at the grassroots level.
What started as a student’s plea for better learning conditions has now evolved into a broader conversation about leadership, accountability, and the power of collective voices in Rivers State.
