EZE EJIKE WALI JOINS THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF IKWERRE TRADITIONAL RULERS TO PASS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON GOVERNOR WIKE

The Supreme Council of Ikwerre government recognized Traditional Rulers, on the 30^th of April, 2016 during their monthly general meeting passed a vote of confidence on the governor of Rivers State His Excellency Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON. 

The meeting which was held at the Palace of HRH Eze Jacob Orji, Nye-Weli Omagwa saw Traditional Rulers from the four LGAs that make up the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality in attendance as well as Chiefs, Owhor holders and opinion leaders.

Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs, the Chairman Supreme Council of Ikwerre Traditional Rulers, HRM King Blessing Wagor JP the Nyewali Isiokpo praised the Governor's giant stride to return the state to its glorious state which it has lost over the years. He also assured the Governor that the traditional rulers will complement his effort in ensuring delivery of the dividend of democracy in the States. The traditional rulers through their Chairman commend the effort of the Governor in combating violence and criminality saying that since the coming of the Governor, crime and violence has reduced drastically and urges the Governor to keep up the good work.

Also, His Royal Highness, Eze Ejike Princewill Wali; the Eze Oha Okporo 1 and the Paramount Ruler of Mgbuesilaru Community described the Governor as a God sent to Rivers State, saying he has what it takes to move the state forward. He applauds the governor’s will and zeal to turn the fortune of the state around. He said that the Governor has done so much in such short period of assuming office with so little resources.

The Eze said a vote of confidence was passed on the Governor for his developmental efforts amongst others and say they are proud of him and promised that they will work with him and give him total support in moving the state to the next level.

Eze Ejike ended by requesting other title holders in Ikwerre to work and support the governor.

The traditional rulers meet monthly to discuss ways forward for the Ethnic Nationality and the state. Today during the meeting they resolved to work together with the Governor to develop the state, to complement the effort of the Governor in combating crime in the state.