SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, (THEWILL) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the withdrawal of the Certificate of Recognition of a traditional ruler in the state, HRM Monday Frank Noryaa, Gbenemene Baabe.
The monarch was removed following his alleged indictment on cult-related activities within his kingdom.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu.
According to the governor, his administration remains committed to the promotion of peace and security across the state.
He said any traditional ruler or government official indicted for promoting insecurity will face the full weight of the law.
The withdrawal of the traditional ruler takes immediate effect.
“Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the withdrawal of the Certificate of Recognition from His Royal Majesty, Chief Monday Frank Noryaa, Gbenemene Baabe.
“The withdrawal takes immediate effect. The withdrawal of Government Recognition from HRM Chief Monday Frank Noryaa followed his indictment on cult-related activities within his kingdom.
“The Traditional Ruler was also indicted for harbouring cultists, leading to insecurity in the area.
“Governor Wike reiterated that his administration remains committed to the promotion of peace and security across the state, stating that any Traditional Ruler or Government Functionary indicted for promoting insecurity will face the full weight of the law,” the statement read.
