Rivers
Court Upholds Eze Amadi As Nye-We-Ali Omagwa
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area has upheld the Okpo 21st, HRH Eze Achinike Amadi, as the authentic paramount ruler and Nye-We-Ali Omagwa ancient stool after about six months legal battle.
The judgement, which was delivered by the Presiding Judge, Justice Ben-Whyte, was contained in Suit No: IHC/245/CS/2022 and was held on the 20th day of February, 2023.
The Judge, who was armed with Sections 29, 30, and 31 of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Law No.4 of 2015, held that the unauthorized installation of a Traditional Ruler and the unauthorized representation as a Traditional Ruler, the unauthorised use of the property of a recognised Traditional Chietaincy Stool, constituted a punishable offence.
By the fore going, He stated that the Claimants recognition as a 2nd Class Traditional Ruler can only be withdrawn by the recognising authority, being the Rivers State Government.
The Judge said by the provisions of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Law No 4 of 2015, the 1st defendant, Mr Henry Ikpor, and and six others lack the authority to recognise the claimant, HRH Eze Achinike Amadi, as the Traditional Ruler of Omagwa Town.
The judgement also barred the Attorney-General of the state and Rivers State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs from recognizing the 1st Defendant or any other person unless the Stool was declared vacant by relevant authority.
“I make an Order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st – 7th Defendants from nominating and/or installing the 1st Defendant or any other person as Nye-We-Ali Omagwa, contrary to the provisions of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Law No 4 of 2015”, he said.
Sources who spoke with The Tide in the Community at the Weekend said the judgment was in order.
According to them, to dethrone a Monarch in Omagwa, such Monarch or Traditional Ruler must have been involved in some abominable acts like incest, drunkenness, public nuisance among others.
The case of the present Monarch, Eze Amadi, as it was learnt, has something to do with Honorary Chietaincy title for certain deserving members of the Community such as the Ikwerre Local Government Chairman, Hon Samuel Nwanosike, and Barr Ibrahim Eddy Mark, which a section of the people frowned at.
They said such was a taboo or a punishable offence and unknown to Omagwa custom and tradition, adding that the letter written to Eze Amadi by few members of the community warning him against visiting a particular person was not in order.
The matter, which The Tide further learnt, was also handled by the Leadership of Ogbakor Ikwerre Convension, was held in favour of Eze Achinike Amadi.
It was also gathered that the Monarch was properly presented to the Oha -in-Council and the entire Community sometime in April 2014 and was later crowned as the occupant of a 2nd Class Chieftaincy Stool in Omagwa which was first in history of the people as they never had such Stool.
Eze Achinike Amadi’s reign, according to the people, has brought peace and development in the area, hence there was no counter claim to the Stool from any family in Omagwa, including the Agwawurie family.
They have, however, called on the Rivers State Government and relevant authorities to prevail and ensure that the judgment was obeyed by the defendants in a bid to maintaining the existing peaceful coexistence in the area.
By: King Onunwor
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Rivers Political Crisis: IYC Warns of Dire Consequences Amid Impeachment Threats Against Gov Fubara

As tensions continue to mount following the current political crisis in Rivers State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone, has warned on the potential fallout from the ongoing impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The IYC, Eastern Zone, in a communiqué jointly signed by Chairman Comrade Ibiso Harry and Secretary Hon. John Amos Benjamin, emphasized that any attempt to destabilize the government could have dire consequences for the state’s stability and the welfare of Rivers people.
They called for dialogue and peaceful resolutions, urging all parties involved to prioritize the welfare of the citizens over political maneuvering.
In the communiqué, IYC accused former Governor Nyesom Wike and the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of exacerbating the ongoing political crisis in the state.
They claimed that Wike’s persistent efforts to control the state’s resources have led to a political crisis that threatens the very fabric of Rivers State governance.
“The bone of contention in this crisis is the desperate attempt by the FCT Minister to maintain control over the state’s resources, which Governor Fubara has firmly resisted,” stated Comrade Ibiso Harry, who read the communiqué.
He went on: “Fubara’s mantra, ‘Rivers money for Rivers people,’ clearly reflects his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of our citizens.”
The group further warned that the stoppage of federal revenue allocation to the state would lead to severe repercussions for civil servants and jeopardize crucial services in healthcare and education.
“We have supported every governor of Rivers State in the past, and we demand the same respect for Governor Fubara to complete his two terms.
“Our people have sacrificed too much in the name of political loyalty, and we will not stand idly by as these attempts threaten our collective future”, the IYC declared.
The group called for dialogue and cooperation among political leaders, urging them to resolve differences without resorting to dubious political tactics.
They warned that should such attempts to impeach Fubara continue, those responsible would face the consequences of their actions, potentially leading to a breakdown of law and order in the state.
As the political tensions rise, the IYC expressed appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention thus far, calling for further support to ensure that democracy prevails in Rivers State.
The communiqué concluded with a call for unity among all ethnic groups in the state, asserting their unwavering support for Governor Fubara and his administration.
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