The Bayelsa state government has been urged to wade into the crisis rocking the Kou clan in Ekeremor Local Area to avoid it snow balling into serious crisis in the community.
Ekemesowde Taroladei Peters in a petition has alleged that after the death of His Highness, Chief Francis Azuzu , the stool became vacant and the processes of succession began.
At a meeting held on 30th April 2019 with government officials and instruments used in 1999 gazette used to crown the late monarch was presented, but government officials averred that the document was written by the late monarch and the commissioner for Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Saviour Ibegu and Special Adviser to the governor on Chieftaincy Affairs and Culture, Chief Douye Naimgba ordered for a draft of new constitution.
When all the aspirants were invited for screening on 10th August 2019, it was announced that the selection would be without any documents to select a new king even though he lacks morality, education, financial laxity and criminal records.
“Your excellency , sir, the emergence of the Pere of Kou clan did not follow the provisions of section 4 ( a) of the Bayelsa state Chieftaincy law, there was no election, clan instruments kept aside and it was not a unanimous decision by the king makers.”
He further said: “A place without law invites anarchy and no rule of game is changed half way, if the old instrument that produced the first Pere of Kou is not in place, there is no council in place.”
He therefore called told the state government that the emergence of the Pere of Kou clan was unduly and wrong, and that any attempt to corronate and give him a staff of office will bring break down of law and order.
Those in attendance were the prime minister, chief W.O. Inaibo, His Highness of Osumabio, Secretary of council, chairman of council and Lawrence Orukemezougha who confirmed that there was an instrument used in 1999 gazette to crown the the late king, chief Francis Azuzu.