Governor Wike humiliates Rivers traditional rulers, threatens to replace them [VIDEO]

Nyesom Wike, executive Governor of Rivers State, has set social media agog with his condemnation of some traditional rulers in his state over supposed abuse of staff of office.

The Governor took a swipe at traditional rulers in the state, stating he will not tolerate them going about without their staff of office. In a video that emerged online, Wike threatened to relieve any traditional ruler of the crown if found wanting.

The governor also berated the traditional rulers for clapping when he announced that a bill sanctioning people who parade themselves as traditional rulers without being recognised by the governor would be sent to the state assembly.

Watch the video below!

https://youtu.be/9AeEeEz3vCs

Reacting to the development, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has alleged that the recent actions of Governor Nyesom Wike against traditional stools in Rivers State is “demeaning, unbecoming, irresponsible and unbefitting” for someone who occupies such a dignified office.

Peterside stated that the utterances of Wike represent an all-time low in the history of the state, where a governor can “insult, disgrace, humiliate and depose traditional rulers at will.”

“Wike’s penchant for embarrassing traditional rulers is becoming irresponsible and shameful. Never in our history have we had such a disrespectful governor.

“Since 2015, Wike has sacked, deposed and withdrawn recognition from several royal fathers without any recourse to history, tradition and culture.

“Not too long ago, Wike threatened to depose the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus Princewill, just as he has severally lambasted traditional rulers as if they were his servants.

“Wike must be called to order. Well-meaning Rivers people must call him to order. He is turning himself into a feudal lord and an emperor at the same time. History is replete with his likes who ended up badly after turning themselves to tiny gods,” he stated