Andoni Monarchs Support Riverine Governorship Aspirant

Traditional rulers and
chiefs of Obolo ethnic nationality in Rivers State have thrown their weight behind the governorship aspiration of one of their sons, Major Lancelot Anyanya (Rtd).
The traditional rulers and chiefs gave the indication on Wednesday when  Major Anyanya declared his intention to contest the 2015 governorship election on the plat form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking on behalf of the other traditional rulers in the area, a foremost traditional ruler from Ngo town, His Highness, Job W. Okuruket-Nnabiget XIV expressed joy that Major Anyanya who be decribed as an elegant son of the land, has stepped out to join the governorship  race in the state.
According to him, the aspiration pleases the entire people of Andoni, including traditional rulers and chiefs.
“We are overwhelmed with joy as you, the true son of Andoni and God-fearing person, stepped out to vie for governorship position come 2015.
Although, we, the traditional rulers and chiefs, are not politicians, we must give you our royal support and blessings to make your aspiration come to reality, Okuruket-Nnabiget said.
Others  who spoke, including the clan head of Ataba Kingdom, Chief Benson N.W Egwenre; Chief Z.Z. A Tet-Uga, Chief E.E. Igbita, Chief  M. Omayi and Chief Gad Ekpirikpo,  also expressed support for Major Amayanya saying his entry into the governorship race would end the issue of upland / riverine dichotomy in the state.
According to Chief Gad Ekpirikpo who is a one time Commissioner for Agriculture in the  state, it is only a candidate from Andoni or Opobo/Nkoro area that is qualified to occupy  the Brick House, next year without resorting to argument and counter-argument on the issue of zoning.
He explained that Andoni and Opobo Nkoro are the only ethnic groups that are located within Rivers Son the East and riverine areas.

Enoch Epelle