Bayelsa Govt Sacks Aides to Opuama Community Royal Father, Cautions Traditional Rulers

The Bayelsa State Government has announced the immediate termination of all illegal appointments made by the Paramount Ruler of Opuama Clan in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Chief Kenneth Engo Opukeme. The government has also directed the stoppage of all payments of royalties due Opuama Community through Chief Opukeme's personal bank accounts, citing gross violation of the community's constitution.



The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at a meeting with the paramount ruler and other stakeholders of the community. He cautioned traditional rulers in the state to abide by the provisions of their respective community constitutions. Senator Ewhrudjakpo directed the opening of a bank account for the Opuama Kingdom, into which all community funds will be paid and disbursed accordingly to promote transparency and accountability.

The signatories to the account will be the Paramount Ruler, the Women Leader, and the Clan Youth President. The Deputy Governor warned that the present administration will not hesitate to deal decisively with any irresponsible traditional ruler, urging those diverting community funds into personal bank accounts to desist.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo decried the high-handedness of the Opuama Paramount Ruler, citing appointments made outside the constitutional provisions of the community and other infractions despite earlier warnings. He emphasized that the Paramount Ruler is only a symbol of the Opuama Kingdom and not the kingdom itself.

The government is awaiting the report of a committee set up to investigate the matter. Meanwhile, the directives issued are to be enforced to prevent conflict and ensure transparency in the management of community funds.

Stakeholders, including the Member representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 3, Hon. Moses Marlon, and the Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Daniel Igali, thanked the Deputy Governor for convening the meeting and expressed hope that the directives will bring peace and cohesion to the kingdom.


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