Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, a prominent traditional ruler in Rivers State, has voiced his dissatisfaction with Governor Siminialayi Fubara over his recent removal as Chairman of the Traditional Rulers’ Council. Awuse, who was appointed by former Governor Nyesom Wike, was ousted by Fubara on June 21, 2024, and replaced by Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, amid ongoing political tensions between Fubara and Wike.
Awuse claims that his removal occurred while he was critically ill in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital, where he was in a coma for ten hours and spent six days recovering. He expressed his distress at being dismissed during such a vulnerable time, alleging that Fubara accused him of instability and questioned his character.