Ndamzi Nsirim‘s appointment as the king of the Rumueme Kingdom in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area by the Rivers State Government has triggered protests barely 24 hours after Governor Siminialayi Fubara gave him the staff of office....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Some prominent indigenes of Rumueme, who addressed reporters yesterday, said the three families of Rumukpakani who are traditionally allowed to select the Nye Nwe Eli had selected Timothy Nsirim as the Nye Nwe Eli of Rumueme based on the community’s customs and tradition.
Chief Asor Owhonda, who represents the Owhonda family, the government had caused a crisis in the kingdom, noting that traditionally, the Rumukpakani selects their king.
He said the community had done that but waiting for the second burial of HRM Omunakwe Nsirim and the burial of the oldest man in the kingdom before Nsirm’s the coronation.
Chief Princewill Adiele, who represents Orokpo, and Kingsley Wobo, who represents Oro-Agbolu, said the people are not happy with the recognition of Ndamzi Nsirim, rejecting his appointment.
Both family heads said the selection of Timothy was done based on the tradition and customs of the people, noting that the government lacks the power to choose who becomes their king.
“The government wants to cause division in the Kingdom over the imposition of Ndamzi Nsirim as the New Nye Nwe Eli after the entire kingdom has chosen Chief Timothy Nsirim”, they said.
