Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has dethroned a traditional ruler whom he said was connected to abetting insecurity in the state.
Wike had vowed at a ‘special’ security meeting on May 6 held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, to go after monarchs found guilty of sponsoring crime in their communities.
In a statement on Tuesday signed by his aide on electronic media, Simeon Nwakaudu, the governor dethroned Chief Monday Noryaa, Gbenemene Baabe in Khana Local Government Area.
Wike ordered the withdrawal of the certificate of recognition given to the monarch with immediate effect.
“The withdrawal of Government Recognition from HRM Chief Monday Frank Noryaa followed his alleged indictment on cult-related activities within his kingdom.
“The Traditional Ruler was also indicted for harbouring cultists, leading to insecurity in the area,” the statement said.
