28/02/2024
News from Ikuru Town:
King Aaron Miller suspension by the Ikuru Town General Assembly.
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*Press Statement from the Ikuru Town General Assembly On the Immediate Suspension of HRM King Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru, On Wednesday, 28th, February, 2024.*
1. The Ikuru Town General Assembly, of Ikuru Town in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State in the General Assembly held today the 28th day of February,2024 in a decisive move to uphold the integrity and values of our community, announces the immediate suspension of our estranged HRM King Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru, the Paramount Ruler of Ikuru Town. This action, prompted by series of serious and substantial allegations against him and his council of Chiefs(Family Chiefs),particularly, Chief. Davies Ibiamu Ikenya, underscores the community's commitment to ethical governance,transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of justice, ensuring that no one is considered above the law.
2. Our ethos as a community dictates that no individual ambition is above the collective well-being and governance of our people. It is crucial, therefore, that Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru is suspended temporarily to allow for an unobstructed inquiry into the allegations, which include financial Misappropriation of our commonwealth, and breach of code of conduct, notably an ugly incident which occurred on February 16, 2024,when our community for the first time was subjected to a harrowing ordeal of sporadic gunshots, perpetrated by cultists led by Mr. *Imie Benson*,allegedly ordered by Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru. These violent acts, which we unequivocally condemn, have instilled fear and unrest in our peaceful community.
3. Further compounding these concerns is Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru's unaccounted absence from the community for over *SIX MONTHS (180) days* ,and his silence on these issues has significantly eroded public trust and created a leadership vacuum during this critical time.
4. Against this background therefore and in compliance with the principles of fairness and justice, a five man investigative panel has been set up to conduct a thorough review of these allegations against him and his council of Chiefs (Family Chiefs),and submit her report in the next six months to the General assembly.
5. Consequently, to ensure the continuity of leadership and the seamless operation of community affairs during this critical juncture, the General Assembly has appointed the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC) Elder Nathan Oke JP, Community Secretary Mr Friday Paul Amamino and representatives of the five (5) wings of the community to temporarily assume the responsibilities of Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru. This interim arrangement is effective immediately, pending a comprehensive and final resolution of the allegations at hand.
The following persons have been duly appointed by Ikuru Town General Assembly:
i. Rev'd Peter Killion Omayi JP Chairman
ii. Pst. Charles Harold Silas Secretary
iii. Apst. Allison Acra- Member
iv. Madam Sarah Victor - Member
v. Madam. Peace Johnson - Member.
6. Furthermore, the Ikuru Town Employment and Contract Bureau, previously under the Chairmanship of Chief Ibiamu Davies Ikenya, has been dissolved effective immediately. The committee has been reconstituted with new leadership as follows :
i. Mr. Blessing Elijah - Chairman,-
ii. Miss. Helen Charles - Secretary..
iii. Mr. Imegi Inyeatu--Member,
iv. Mr Gift Paul Christopher⦠Member.
7. Finally, we wish to inform the general public, especially companies operating within our community such as Green Energy and Lek Oil, to immediately cease all transactions and interactions with our estranged king, Dr. Aaron Ikuru, and the said Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, purportedly on behalf of our community. Continued interactions with them will be perceived as deliberate efforts to escalate tensions and conflicts within our community.
8. While we call upon all members of Ikuru Town to remain peaceful, steadfast and united as we navigate through this period. We are resilient, and together, we will continue to foster an environment of integrity and respect for all.
Singed
Friday Paul Amamino
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Secretary, Ikuru Town Community, Andoni Local Government Area,Rivers state.
CC:
1. The Governor of Rivers state.
Government House, Old GRA,
Port Harcourt.
2. ExecutiveChairman, Andoni Local government Area,Ngo, Andoni.
3. The speaker Rivers state house of Assembly, Port Harcourt.
4. The Hon. Commissioner of Police,Rivers State Police Command,Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
5. Director of State Security (DSS),Rivers State.
6. The Commanding Officer,Ikuru Town Naval Outpost, Ikuru Town, Andoni LGA.
7. Hon. Commissioner, Rivers state Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs,Rivers State, Nigeria.
8. Chairman, Rivers State council of Traditional Rulers, port harcourt,
9. The Chairman,Green Energy International
No. 8 Richard Clapperton Street, Off Mamma Nasir Street. Asokoro Abuja.
10. The Chairman, Supreme council of Obolo Traditional rulers
11. The Chairman, supreme council Obolo traditional Rulers.