The Odum Royal Youths of Bakana has applauded Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his intervention in bringing peace and orderliness into Bakana community in the Degema Local Government Area.
The youths said that Wike’s decision to wade into the Bakana kingship tussle, and subsequently upgraded the ancient king Odum stool to 2nd class and the recognition of HRH O. O. Odum VIII as the authentic Amanyanabo of Bakana is the wisest thing ever done by his administration.
The chairman of the Odum Royal Youths of Bakana, Comrade Sosepiribo Ferguson who made this known at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, expressed optimism that with the classification of King Odum stool and recognition of HRH O.O. Odum VIII by the Government of Rivers State, all kingship matters in Bakana have been put to rest.
Comrade Ferguson further lauded the Judges of Court of Appeal for their wisdom to settle the Bakana kingship crisis in favour of the right owner, the Odum family. The Odum Royal Youths of Bakana maintained that the youths will ever remain grateful to Governor Wike and the Court of Appeal the role they played in taking the Bakana community to the next height.
Comrade Ferguson had earlier felicitated with the Bakana monarch, HRH O. O. Odum VIII for his victory at the Appeal Court and also the recognition and the upgrading of his stool by the Rivers State government. He prayed God to give him the wisdom and strength to pilot the affairs of the community.
Comrade Ferguson appealed to all and sundry especially the youths of the community to sink their differences and come together for the oneness and interest of the Bakana community. ###
