C'River Assembly Confirms Ovai Edward As Chairman State Traditional Rulers Council
The State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Osim Edward, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area as the Chairman, State Traditional Rulers Council.
The Assembly confirmed the Paramount Ruler during plenary following their deliberation on a currespondence forwarded to it by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. A. Owan Eno on behalf of the State Governor, Senator, Prince Bassey Edet Otu.
The Legislators, who interacted with the Paramount Ruler, observed that the nominee was very qualified for the position and expressed confidence that Ovai Edward will bring his wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of his duty as Chirman of the Traditional Rulers Council.
In seperate remarks, the Lawmakers eulogized the Abi Paramount Ruler describing him as an "abiter of peace", "a man of his words", "a man of integrity", "a Godly man", as well as "a man with pedigree".
They commended Governor Otu for the choice of the nominee for Paramount Rulership.
On his part, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem congratulated the Paramount Ruler on the appointment before calling for a motion towards the confirmation.
Earlier, the Member representing Abi State Constituency and Deputy Majority Leader of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta who opened debate on the confirmation, maintained that Ovai Edward had been able to unify most of the warring communities in Abi Local Government Area and brought peace in the LGA. He expressed confidence that his tenure will usher-in peace, unity and progress in the State.
You may recall that the State Governor recently declared the position vacant following the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council who had successfully completed his tenure.
From Itam Offor, Assembly Information Officer
