Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dissolved the State Traditional Rulers Council with immediate effect.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Patrick Ukah made this known in a statement on Friday.
The Governor thanked members of the defunct council for their contributions to his govenrment, adding that the council will be reconstituted in due course.
TNG reports the defunct Delta State traditional rulers council was headed by Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, the Obi of Owa.
The council had as it’s Vice Chairman, the Orodje of Okpe, Maj-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue 1, and second Vice Chairman, the Pere of Akugbene Mien, Luke SP Kalanama VIII.
The statement by the SSG added that the dissolution is sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the council.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the highly esteemed Traditional Rulers of Delta State and Deltans in general, that the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the dissolution of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.
“The dissolution is sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the Council. I hereby convey the gratitude of the Governor of Delta State and, indeed Deltans at large, to members of the defunct Council for their very impactful contributions to governance during the period of their stewardship. The Council will be reconstituted in due course”.
