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It was a historic day in the ancient York City of Abonnema, as its Amanyanabo, HM King (Barr.) Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel (ii), Ekineye Gbobo, Owukori ix, on Thursday, June 6, 2019, played host to the Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs.
The Ogu council of chiefs, led by the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, HM King Nicolas Ibiebele Nimenibo, Loko IX, visited the Amanyanabo and people of Abonnema to commiserate with them over the violence that rocked the area during the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections, which led to the death of over 30 persons.
The Amanyanabo of Ogu, King Nimenibo, explained that as brothers with a common history, it was necessary for them to re-establish and strengthen the age-long relationship that existed among the Kalabari and Okrika people long before Nigeria was amalgamated.
He condemned the incidents that led to the unfortunate loss of lives, praying that such incidents should never reoccur.
The Ogu monarch used the occasion to congratulate the Amanyanabo of Abonnema on his elevation to a first-class monarch in Rivers State, adding that such development was well deserved and addresses the age-long agitation for recognition and elevation of chieftaincy stools among the Ijaws of Rivers State.
Chairman of Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, Chief Spiff Taribo Amgbara, commended the Abonnema monarch for his courage and steadfastness, adding that but for his courageous leadership the kingdom would have been consumed in the crisis.
While decrying the violence that greeted the kingdom, he noted that Abonnema had always been peaceful, friendly and developed, even as he recalled his 1957 visit to the city when he saw an operational seaport and several companies operating in the area.
Responding, the Amanyanabo of Abonnema commended the Ogu council of chiefs for their visit, adding that a true fiend is one who sticks close in time of great need.
He noted that the Amanyanabo of Ogu was among the first set of monarchs in the state who called and encouraged him with prayers during the crisis.
The Amanyanabo of Abonnema, while describing the visit as a reunion between two sister Ijaw ethnic nationalities, added that such sustained collaborations among the Kalabari and Okrika people would be mutually beneficial.
