By Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of refusing to reinstate His Royal Highness, Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council.

Wike revealed that Awuse had fallen ill and went into a coma, during which the state government removed him from the chairmanship and appointed a replacement.

He made the remarks on Sunday during a special Christmas visit to his supporters in Emohua Local Government Area, at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ohna Sergent Awuse, who also serves as Chairman of the South-South Traditional Rulers Forum.

“Chief Awuse was the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council.

“Chief Awuse was sick, and went into coma. Instead of praying to God, how does this man come out of this, the next thing they did, they removed him as Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council.

“Go and reinstate Chief Awuse, go and reinstate him. Up till now, it is difficult.

“You tell me that I’m a fool? I’m a fool?

“Well, there’s always time for wrestling. Do you understand me? You know when wrestling starts. The main people don’t come out at that time”, Wike added.

Eze Ohna Awuse was replaced by Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

Wodo was appointed by Governor Fubara in 2024.

Eze Awuse is a close ally of Nyesom Wike.

Speaking during the special Christmas visit, the monarch described Wike as “a dependable ally,” adding, “Emohua owes you everything.”

He also praised President Bola Tinubu’s performance, noting that the naira has regained value and is now in demand by other nations.

The monarch further stated that they would go wherever the FCT Minister asks them to go and support anyone Wike asks them to support.