Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to depose
the newly installed king of Akpor Kingdom in Obio Akpor local government area
of the state over activities of illegal oil refinery operators in his domain.
The governor said he will not hesitate to remove the king if
he fails to stop illegal oil bunkering in his kingdom.
The Governor made the threat on Friday while presenting
certificates of recognition to two royal fathers.
His Royal Majesty, Nne-Nwe-Eli Emohua XIII, Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse and His Royal Majesty, Nye Nwe Ali Akpor, Eze Ozuowuowu Levi Amos Orlu Oriebe received their staff of office at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The Governor said the war against artisanal refineries must
be sustained.
He also frowned at the king of Omerelu community in Ikwerre
Local Government Area where he said illegal oil bunkering activities are
thriving.
Wike said apart from the soot issue and the sabotage against
the economy created by oil bunkering, the internal roads being constructed in
the communities have been damaged by the activities of oil bunkering operators.
“We are doing internal roads in Omerelu. This is a community
that has been crying for roads and we have given them not less than 11/12
kilometres of internal roads and now they’re spoiling it because of the
conveyance of oil products. We can’t continue to accept that. I can’t
understand why you just want to collect the chieftaincy title and do nothing.”
Governor Wike, however, advised the two kings presented with
their staff of office to ensure that peace reigns in their various domains.
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