The Adumu-Ama Community in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, has expressed strong appreciation for the leadership of Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, the Amanyanabo of the Source (Elem Kalabari, Torusaramapiri). The community praised his role in promoting peace and stability within the Kalabari nation and called for enhanced collaboration among traditional institutions to drive sustainable development and enduring peace in Kula Kingdom.
Courtesy Visit to Dokubo-Asari
The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by the King of Adumu-Ama Community, HRH King (Engr.) Barlow Harrison Adokiye, Ogoye Kala-Amafia IX, to Dokubo-Asari's residence in Degema. The delegation included the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Kula Kingdom, HRH King Sir (Dr.) Kroma Amabibi Eleki, JP, Sara XIV, alongside chiefs, community leaders, and representatives of women and youth.
King Adokiye's Remarks
During the visit, King Adokiye expressed gratitude to Dokubo-Asari for the guidance and support he received during the process leading to his coronation in 2024. He stated that the encouragement and influence of the traditional leader played a significant role in his emergence as king and pledged to continue seeking his counsel in the administration of Adumu-Ama Community. According to him, closer cooperation between Adumu-Ama and Elem Kalabari would strengthen peace, unity, and sustainable progress within the community and the wider Kula Kingdom.
King Eleki's Appreciation
King Eleki of Kula Kingdom thanked Dokubo-Asari for his goodwill and continued support for the people of Kula. He noted that the visit aimed to reinforce the historical and cultural ties between Kula Kingdom and Elem Kalabari while deepening collaboration for mutual development.
Dokubo-Asari's Call for Development and Unity
In his response, Dokubo-Asari lamented decades of neglect and underdevelopment in Kula Kingdom despite its contributions to Nigeria's oil wealth. He urged all levels of government to address the developmental challenges confronting communities in the area, warning that continued neglect could have serious implications for the welfare and future of the people. The traditional ruler also identified internal divisions and prolonged chieftaincy disputes as factors contributing to the area's developmental setbacks. He emphasized, 'There should be an end to litigation. It is time for all warring factions and well-meaning people of Kula to engage in introspection, put an end to all internal wranglings, and embrace peace for the progress and posterity of Kula Kingdom.' Dokubo-Asari stressed that unity remains essential to unlocking the kingdom's potential and ensuring meaningful development for future generations.
Presence of Youth Leader
Among those present during the visit was the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, an indigene of Kula Kingdom. The meeting underscored growing calls by traditional leaders for reconciliation, community cohesion, and increased government attention to the developmental needs of oil-producing communities in Rivers State.
