Nigeria, May 18 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has called for the immediate release of a social media influencer in the state, Awudumu Reigneth.

The police reportedly arrested her on Saturday in Bayelsa.

The PDP faction led by George Turnah claimed that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa ordered the arrest of Awudumu, an active member of the NEW Associates, a political group loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and working for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Mr Turnah, the South-South zonal secretary of the PDP, is the acting chairperson of the party in Bayelsa and the lead convener of the New Associates in the state.

However, Governor Diri's administration does not recognise th...