Some indigenes of Degema Local Government Area, have accused the Chairman of council, Hon Michael John Williams of trying to increase the cost of boat transport from Iwofe to Tombia.
The indigenes, who carried out a peaceful protest at the Iwofe jetty in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, yesterday, criticized him for the move.
They described the new price of N400 as ‘outrageous’ adding that they prefer the N200 cost by one Emmanuel Fenibo, an indigene of Degema.
The protesters also accused the council boss of trying to shut out Mr Emmanuel to enforce the new price of N400.
They threatened to hold him responsible if anything happens to Emmanuel who the described as “Messiah.”