Expdonaloaded News; Delta monarchs raise alarm over fake traditional rulers

Traditional rulers in Delta State have urged the state government and the security agencies to beam their search light on the traditional institution with a view to weeding out fake traditional rulers from the royal fold.The monarchs under the aegis of Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council expressed concern over the growing incidences of self-styled royal fathers who are not recognized by the state government.

In a communique issued at the end of the council’s meeting in Asaba, the traditional rulers also warned those parading themselves as monarchs without government recognition to desist from the act.
The council also advised traditional rulers in the state to desist from indiscriminate conferment of chieftaincy titles on persons who do not merit them.
The communique which was presented by the first vice chairman of the council and Obi of Owa, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, appealed to government and security agencies to take urgent steps to call the erring traditional rulers to order.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the promotion of peace in their kingdoms, saying that the activities of persons yet to be recognized by government, as traditional rulers were capable of causing a breach of the peace in the state.
They drew the attention of government to the Traditional Rulers Edict, adding that the traditional institution was well recognized and highly revered by all.
The monarchs described the present administration in the state as a purposeful government determined to deliver on its campaign promises to the people and pledged their support for the policies and programmes of the state.