Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has asked the newly crowned Pere(king) of Tarakiri Clan Dr. Seiyifa Koroye to sustain the peace in the kingdom during his reign.
Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan) at Ebedebiri town in Sagbama local government area.
Koroye, a renowned educationist, former lecturer, administrator and traditionalist was elected to the stool after the death of King RichardfordKoroye in December 2022.
Tarakiri Clan is one of largest kingdoms in Ijaw land, comprising of communities across Sagbama, Ekeremor, Southern Ijaw, Ogbia and Yenagoa local government areas of Bayelsa State and some communities in Delta State.
In a statement by his chief press secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor said the kingdom had been generally peaceful and without any major crisis that required government’s intervention.
Describing Koroye as a square peg in a square hole, Diri urged the king to use his wealth of experience to promote the existing peace in the kingdom.
He said despite being a High Chief of the kingdom, he did not interfere in the selection procession and implored people of the kingdom to support the new king, describing Tarakiri as one of the biggest and proud kingdoms in Ijaw nation.
He said: “Tarakiri kingdom has been very peaceful. Unlike few kingdoms in the state where we had to intervene to restore peace, we have had no cause to intervene in Tarakiri.”
“I believe Dr. Seiyifa Koroye will sustain the existing peace in the kingdom. I also believe that the people of Tarakiri will give him their full support. Tarakiri is one of the largest kingdoms in Bayelsa State, and as a very proud kingdom, you will not let Dr. Koroye fail.
“My charge to you is that you keep the existing peace in the kingdom. You have to cooperate with the Bayelsa Traditional Rulers’ Council ably led by Bubaraye Dakolo, the king of Ekpetiama Kingdom. I expect that you will bring your knowledge and wisdom into that council so it will benefit from your wealth of experience.”
In his acceptance speech, King Koroye pledged to serve in the interest of the clan, having served in different capacities in the kingdom and in the state.
He promised to reach out to and carry along all the Tarakiri communities in Bayelsa and Delta states.
