Tripod Control as Battle for Kingship takes Over Rivers Community

You will recall that His Royal Highness, Eze SAMUEL KINIKANWO NYEGWA and Chief BEKWELE WELI-ATTAN have been locked in a dispute over the traditional stool of the community.
 
 
However; the Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor, COLLINS ONONWO stepped to announce the suspension of the two groups and the setting up of a committee to investigate to determine the rightful person to occupy the throne of Nyeweli Rumualoghu.
 
 
However; Eze SAMUEL KINIKANWO NYEGWA has since ejected the intervention of the Obio-Akpor CTC, while Chief BEKWELE WELI-ATTAN maintains that he remains in charge.
 
 
Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, Chief WELI-ATTAN revealed that the ascension to the traditional stool of Nyeweli Rumuagholu is by heredity within the family of Akwozu.
 
 
Chief WELI-ATTAN maintains that Akwozu is the first in Rumuchukuwalu, which is the first among three villages that make up Rumuaholu community.

Eze WELI-ATTAN told our correspondent UCHENDU EJIOWHOR that his coronation as the Paramount Ruler of Rumuagholu was witnessed by the presence of the three families, which include Rumuchukuwalu, Rumuwoke and Rumwolu.

He recalled how the Rumuokoro council of chiefs led by the paramount ruler ruled in his favor in a case brought by the son of the late paramount ruler of Rumuagholu.
 

Eze WELI-ATTAN also welcomed the action taken by Obio Akpor Caretaker Committee Chairman, COLLINS ONONWO.
 
 
He promised to abide by whatever decision the committee of the CTC Chairman would come up with.
 
Meanwhile; Chief BEKWELE WELI-ATTAN has raised alarm over alleged threat to his life in the heat of the traditional chieftaincy dispute.