By Austin Ogwuda
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme has issued a strong warning to certain individuals at Issele-Azagba community, Aniocha South local government area of Delta State already warming up to cause trouble over kingship tussle.
Onyeme handed the stern warning when His Royal Highness Obi Timothy Tobechukwu Jideonwu Ijeh III, the Obi of Issele-Azagba paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba.
Said he, “your highness I am aware of the challenges brewing in your community as stated by your spokesperson.
In several places in Nigeria, when a new king is being enthroned, you will see some of these issues coming up, so, it is not peculiar to your community, but the truth will always prevail.
“Let it also be clear that nobody has government in his or her palm, nobody, government is bigger than anybody, so, if anybody is parading that he or she have the government at his or her palm, the person either does not know what he or she is saying or he or she is simply, an imposter.
“I can assure you that this government is not a government that somebody can pocket.
“We will follow the law, we will follow the Constitution, we will follow what the tradition says, so, I don’t think there is any cause for alarm.
“When these things happen, we should take it step by step and at the end of the day the truth will always prevail”, said the State Deputy Governor.
Onyeme however charged traditional rulers to rise up and ensure that peace is promoted in their various domains.
According to him, “our traditional rulers should continue to unite our people, they should continue to ensure peace in their domains and continue to embrace government programmes.
“The traditional institution, has always played vital roles in our democracy; no doubt, we are from different communities, different kingdoms and as such, it is through the traditional council of every community that government bring people together.
“It is on record that Obi Francis Ijeh II, was a devout Catholic who ruled his people with the fear of God until his passage.
“In respect of your address, the government of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will work so hard to surmount challenges facing our state, including your community, Issele-Azagba.
“Our M.O.R.E agenda has been well publicized; the MORE agenda, is the complete instrument through which we are bringing succour and good governance to every nook and cranny of our dear state, Delta.
“The MORE agenda in simple form, means, Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all Deltans, Realistic reforms and Enhanced peace and security.
“So, we are implementing the agenda and we are going to ensure that your kingdom will be impacted in positive ways, what is due to your kingdom will surely reach you”, he further added.
