Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers state has sacked Eze Sergeant Awuse as the chairman of the state supreme council of traditional rulers council.
As reported by The Nation, Fubara announced the paramount ruler of Apara kingdom in Obio/Akpor local government area (LGA) of the state, Eze Chike Worlu Wodonas the new chairman.
According to Leadership newspaper, the Rivers governor said the decision followed the inactivity and the absence of effective leadership of the council under Awuse.
Fubara disclosed the development during a special meeting he had with the traditional rulers at the Banquet hall of the government house in Port Harcourt.
The governor asserted that there was need to have a more competent and diligent traditional ruler with the presence of mind, and ability to carry everybody along.
He said:
“I have decided today, we have to move forward. By the special grace of God, the administrative life-span of the chairman is one year, which is renewable.
“So, at this particular time, I have to say that with the power vested on me, I announce that the tenure of Chief Sergeant Awuse has been terminated.”
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