GO AND BEG EZE ANTHONY OWABIE FOR FORGIVENESS~AMB.CHIJIOKE IHUNWO TELLS FCT MINISTER, NYESOM WIKE
……Pays re-instated paramount ruler solidarity visit.
…… Thanks governor Fubara for correcting the injustice against Eze Owabie.
……As Rumuepirikom kingdom stands still for Amb.Chijioke Ihunwo.
The Executive chairman of Obio Akpor local government, Rivers state, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo has thanked Governor Siminalayi Fubara for reinstating Eze Anthony Owabie as the Nyewe-Eli and paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom following his dethronement by the immediate past governor of Rivers state,Barr Nyesom Wike, more than eight years ago.
Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo said governor Fubara has corrected the unjust treatment of Eze Owabie who was sacked by Nyesom Wike for political reasons in favour of his friend,HRH Barry-Opara Owabie.
The chief servant of Obio Akpor local government spoke on Thursday when he led top government functionaries, traditional rulers and political leaders from the LGA on a solidarity visit to the palace of the paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom.
He described Governor Siminalayi as a just and fair man who does not associate himself with illegality.
“As a people of Obio Akpor local government we are very happy with His Excellency,the governor of Rivers state,Sir Siminalayi Fubara for coming to the aid of Rumuepirikom people by reinstating Eze Anthony Owabie as the Nyewe-Eli and paramount of Rumuepirikom kingdom.”
“Nigerians are all aware of what happened more than eight years ago when Eze Anthony Owabie was dethroned by the former governor of Rivers state,Chief Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who is also from this community,but governor Fubara has seen reason to restore his mandate immediately and we are happy.”
“As of today,he is the only paramount ruler in Rumuepirikom recognised by the Rivers State government,so I want to advise the other person who was politically holding that position to come back and work with the original owner of the throne Eze Anthony Owabie for the peace, growth and development of the community.”
The Executive chairman of Obio Akpor local government, Rivers state, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo also appealed to the Nyewe-Eli and paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom,Eze Anthony Owabie to forgive his adversary and the FCT minister,Nyesom Wike now that God has used governor Fubara to restore his throne.
Amb.Ihunwo further asked the, re-instated Nyewe-Eli and paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom,Eze Anthony Owabie to forgive his adversaries and also open his doors and that of the palace to everyone.
“Eze Anthony Owabie is the Royal Highness and will remain so till God calls him,we are politicians,we will finish our tenure and go, so no matter the position you hold,come back to your paramount ruler because he is the custodian of the land.”
“I want to advise the FCT minister,chief Barr, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to come back and apologise to His Royal Highness,Eze Anthony Owabie for forgiveness,that is the only way the gods of the land can forgive him.HRH Eze Barry-Opara Owabie should also tender his apology for holding the office illegally.”
He further assured Eze Anthony Owabie of the council’s support as he settled down for work in Rumuepirikom.
In his remarks,an elated Nyewe-Eli and paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom,Eze Anthony Owabie thanked Governor Siminalayi Fubara for coming to his rescue.
Eze Owabie who spoke through his eldest son, Prince Bright Owabie said the family is in a joyous mood.
He described Governor Fubara as a liberator and friend of the poor and voiceless.
“Not just our immediate family but the entire community,that is why you are seeing this crowd.The Rumuepirikom community is very happy and thankful to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for this reinstatement.”
In the delegation were the vice chairman of the council,Mrs Sophia Amarachi Nkoro,Rivers State commissioner for Power,Prince Solomon Abel Eke, special adviser on Civil Society Relations,Prince Achor Nna,former CTC chairman of Obio Akpor,Hon.Chikordi Dike,Chief Billy Owhonda amongst others.
Ofonime Okon
Chief Press secretary
Obio Akpor LGA
27th February,2025.