Rivers Crisis: Fubara Narrates How Traditional Ruler Was Detained 4 Months for Supporting Him
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara has shared more details about the political crisis rocking Rivers state
- Fubara said some traditional rulers in Rivers state were harassed and arrested for supporting him
- The governor said Eze Ekpeye and Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi were arrested, charged with false accusations, and were detained in police custody for more than four months
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Ahoada, Rivers state - Governor Siminalayi Fubara has narrated how some traditional rulers in Rivers state were harassed and arrested for supporting him.
Fubara said the police declared Chief of Staff, Rivers Government House, Dr Edison Ehie, wanted on trumped-up charges.
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The governor listed the traditional rulers as Eze Ekpeye Logbo, His Imperial Majesty, Eze Kelvin Anugwo, and Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi.
As reported by The Punch, Fubara stated this during the inauguration of the remodelled Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ahoada Town, Ahoada East local government area on Friday, December 6.
Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to the Ekpeye people for their unalloyed support of his administration in the face of harassment and intimidation.
“When the Eze Ekpeye was talking, a lot of you didn’t understand what happened. Because of their support for me, he was arrested, and charged on false accusations. He stayed in police custody for more than four months; himself and Cassidy,”
Fubara was conferred with the traditional title of Eze Yawe Ugo of Ekpeye land (The King who brings happiness and joy to Ekpeye land) by the Ekpeye Council of Traditional Rulers.
Legit.ng recalls that Fubara has been in a serious political battle with his predecessor and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike over the control of the oil-rich state.
Fubara hints at why God allowed Rivers political crisis
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Fubara believes the political turmoil in the state is part of a divine plan aimed.
Fubara emphasized that the challenges faced by his administration have made it stronger, highlighting his unwavering faith in God's purpose.
The governor expressed commitment to leading with righteousness, stating that his administration’s success will be measured by its alignment with divine will.
Source: Legit.ng
