The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has dissolved the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council following agitation by some prominent monarchs in the State.

CEOAFRICA gathered that until its dissolution, the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council was led by Obi of Owa, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, who was appointed following the demise of Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 11, in 2015.

The dissolution was contained in a statement signed, yesterday, by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Patrick Ukah.

According to the SSG, the dissolution was sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the Council.

The part of the statement reads, “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the highly esteemed traditional rulers of Delta State and Deltans in general that the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the dissolution of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.”

It would be recalled that a war of words had ensued between the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi 1 Ika South LGA and the Obi of Owa kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, Ika North East LGA over the fact that the tenure of the incumbent had lapsed