Gov Fubara Sacked Me as Rivers State Traditional Ruler When I Was In Sick Bed Says Sergeant Awuse

Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, a traditional ruler in Rivers State, has publicly criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for removing him from his position as the Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council while he was critically ill, specifically when he was in a coma or ICU. This action by Governor Fubara has been highlighted in various posts on X, indicating a significant point of contention and illustrating the ongoing political and administrative turbulence within Rivers State.

The removal was part of broader leadership changes within the state’s traditional council, where Awuse was replaced by Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, amid accusations of ineffective leadership and disloyalty during a political crisis. This situation reflects the complex interplay between traditional governance and contemporary political dynamics in Rivers State, with sentiments of betrayal and political maneuvering being expressed across social media platforms.

The claim that Governor Fubara sacked Sergeant Awuse as a Rivers State Traditional Ruler while he was in a sick bed does not align with the information available up to September 2, 2024. Here’s what we know:

• Governor Siminalayi Fubara removed Eze Sergeant Awuse from his position as Chairman of the Rivers State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers. This decision was announced during a special meeting with traditional rulers at the Government House in Port Harcourt on June 21, 2024.
• The reasons cited for Awuse’s removal included ineffective leadership, playing double standards during a political crisis, and a perceived insult to the state government by not including the Governor’s and Deputy Governor’s pictures in a 2024 calendar produced by the council.
• There is no mention in the provided information of Awuse being in a sick bed or ICU at the time of his removal. The focus was primarily on his leadership role within the council and political dynamics.
• Public sentiment and media posts around the time of the event might have included various claims or interpretations, but none of the official reports or statements directly from the event or related news articles mention Awuse’s health condition at the time of his dismissal.

Given this context, the statement that Governor Fubara sacked Sergeant Awuse while he was in a sick bed appears to be either a misrepresentation or an exaggeration of the events. The removal was based on governance and political reasons rather than being linked to Awuse’s health at the time. However, public discourse, especially on platforms like X, might have included such narratives, but they do not reflect the official reasons or timing of Awuse’s dismissal as reported.