Former Militant Leader, Ateke Tom Crowned King Amayanabo Of Okochiri In Okirika, Rivers
Former militant warlord, Ateke
Tom, has been corronated in a grandeur ceremony as the Amayanabo (King) of
Okochiri in Okirika, Rivers state.
He was earlier installed on
Wednesday by Okrika and Ogu/Bolo Divisional Council Of Chiefs in his country
home.
However, in furherance of the
peace building measures across the state, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo
Wike has charged the new Amanyanabo of Okochiri town, HRM King Ateke Michael
Tom( JP) to continue to invest in the sustenance of peace in Okrika.
Governor Wike advised the newly
crowned monarch against being used to disunite the people of Okrika town.
In an address during the
coronation of King Ateke Michael Tom (JP) at Okochiri town on Saturday,
Governor Wike charged the traditional ruler to further establish himself as an
agent of unity and progress.
While congratulating the
Traditional Ruler for his successful coronation as the King of Okochiri,
Governor Wike lauded the people of the town for installing a traditional ruler
who fought for them.
The governor assured the people
of Okrika Town that his administration will continue to deliver on projects in
the area.
He noted that the process for
the recognition of the traditional ruler, which includes presentation of a
certificate of recognition will be done at the appropriate time, Simeon
Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media said
in a statement on Saturday.
The governor said:”Let me on
behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State congratulate King Ateke
Michael Tom, Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom. With what you have seen here
today, it is a clear testimony that you are loved by your people.
“That is why it is good for
each and everyone of us to defend the interest of our people at any given time
, so that your people will honour you at the appropriate time. Today, because
of what you have done for this kingdom, the people have called you back home to
come and be their new king.
“I want to proclaim by the
Special Grace of God and by the powers conferred on me as the Rivers State
Governor, Government of Rivers State will recognise this Amanyanabo of Okochiri
town. What that means is that we will invite you to Government House, so that
we present to you certificate of recognition”.
The coronation was marked by
traditional dances, traditional rites and musical displays. Thousands of Okrika
people witnessed the event.
Former Militant Leader, Ateke Tom Crowned King Amayanabo Of Okochiri In Okirika, Rivers
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