Gov Diri suspends traditional ruler over cult violence in Bayelsa - Daily Trust

Gov Diri suspends traditional ruler over cult violence in Bayelsa - Daily Trust

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job, over the involvement of his sons in cult-related activities. Governor Diri, in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Thompson Amule, s…

Nigerian governor suspends powerful monarch, gives reason

Bayelsa Governor Diri has suspended the paramount ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job, over his son's involvement in cult-related activities.

Governor Diri Suspends Bayelsa Traditional Ruler Over Sons’ Alleged Cult Ties

YENAGOA, Nigeria — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved the immediate suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community, His Royal Highness Wilcox Seiyefa Job, citing failure to provide leadership in the fight against crime and cultism. The decision was announced in a joint statement issued on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, and the Commissioner for L…

"Current PIA Does Not Assign Responsibilities To State Govts, Only Liabilities": Diri Laments Act's Impact - TheNigeriaLawyer

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has lamented that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) is contributing to the crisis rocking crude oil-producing communities in the state, appealing to the National Assembly to review the PIA and allow state governments to play statutory roles in overseeing development projects in host communities. Represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at the 2025 edition of the Nigerian Oil and G…

Why Diri Suspended Swali Paramount Ruler

The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job. The suspension takes immediate effect.  This is due to the traditional ruler’s inability to show leadership expected of his position in the fight against crime and cultism amidst credible intelligence that two of his sons are involved in cult activities i…