The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has decided to intervene in the conflict between Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the state’s most recent governor, and elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark.
Okowa and Clark have been at odds amid claims that the former governor mismanaged 13 percent derivation monies made by the seasoned politician.
The monarchs stated in a three-point communique that was released at the conclusion of a Council meeting in Asaba that the leadership of the Delta State Ethnic Nationalities Youth Council had called for them to intervene in the situation.
Chairman of the Council and Orodje of Okpe, Rtd Major – General Felix Mujakpuero,Orhue 1 who read the Communiqué said ” Having critically reviewed the presentation by the youths on the subject matter, Council resolved to look into the matter in no distant time.”
He was flanked by the Ist Vice Chairman and Pere of Akugbene Mien, Pere SP Luke Kalanama V111 and 2nd Vice Chairman and Obi of Ubulu Unor Agbgidi Henry Kikachukwu 1 and the immediate past Chairman of the Council and Obi of Owa, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor 11.
The traditional rulers lauded the youth leaders for showing concern on the issue particularly for towing the path of peace and noted that the Council members were proud of them.
Earlier, Coordinating Chairman of the youth body and President of Itsekiri National Youth Council, Comrade Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, said the attacks of the elder statesman on Okowa as unnecessary.
“We view our foremost leader, Chief Clark’s attacks and petition against Okowa as avoidable and unnecessary media trial of the former Governor and we urge the Council to intervene,” he said.