Why Supporters Of Sahara Group Top Man, Tonye Cole’s Guber Ambition Are In Panic Over Kidnap Of Bishop Who Prayed For Him.

Labule Thomas

The kidnap of Bishop Clement Ekpeye has put supporters of the gubernatorial ambition of Sahara Energy top man Tonye Cole in a bit of panic.

The popular oil man is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers state – though is status is facing legal challenges.

The Sahara Energy’s top man’s gubernatorial ambition is being propelled by the influence of Minister Rotimi Amaechi.

Cole is primarily up against re-election seeking Governor Nyesom Wike of the People’s Democratic Party.

Governor Wike is embroiled in an intense political fighter with Minister Amaechi.

Information available revealed that Cole’s supporters view the kidnap of Bishop Ekpeye as one of the tell-tale signs of attempts to cripple the Sahara Energy’s boss’ support base.

Ekpeye is the bishop of Ahoade Diocese of the Anglican Communion.

The Bishop hosted and prayed for Cole when the gubernatorial candidate recently visited his area.

The development was interpreted as open identification and support for Cole’s ambition here and there.

The Bishop was abducted from his home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

‘’He was taken from his residence, beaten and forced into his car by the hoodlums who took him to an unknown destination” a statement by Cole’s campaign team – in reaction to the incident – revealed.

Societynow.ng learned as news of the development circle, Cole’s supporters have adopted a more security conscious approach.

‘’Cole’s supporters especially the high profile ones are reacting to the Bishop’s kidnap with increased security. That a known Bishop of Ekpere’s standing can be abducted and taken away in such a manner has created a panic of sort ‘’ societynow.ng learned.