Title: Rivers Traditional Rulers Set Up 9-Man Committee to Mediate Political Crisis Date Published: 14 January 2026 Description: The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has constituted a nine-member committee to mediate in the protracted political situation in the state, as efforts intensify to restore peace and stability.The committee is chaired by His Majesty, Dr. Suanu T. Y. Baridam, with His Majesty, Eze Barr. Nwachukwu Nnam Obi, serving as co-chairman. It is mandated to interface with relevant stakeholders and propose sustainable and enduring solutions to the political tensions in Rivers State.Other members of the committee include His Majesty, Eze Uchechukwu Isaiah-Elikwu; His Majesty, Eze Leslie Eke; His Majesty, Dr. Samuel Amaechi; His Majesty, Dr. Felix Otuwarikpo; His Majesty, Eze Barr. Onyekachi Amaonwu; HRH King Agolia Aboko; and HRH Eze Nwankwo Nwankwo, while Barrister Darlington Owiriwa will serve as the committee’s secretary.Announcing the development in a press release issued on Wednesday, the Council appealed to supporters of all political factions, social media users and the general public to exercise restraint in their comments, warning that inflammatory remarks could escalate the situation.The traditional rulers also urged residents of the state to refrain from actions capable of breaching public peace and undermining ongoing reconciliation efforts.The statement was signed by the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Eze Chike Amadi Worlu-Wodo, DSSRS, JP, the Eze Oha Apara IV of Apara Kingdom.The intervention by the traditional institution is seen as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions and fostering dialogue among political actors in the state. Attached Images: c4ffb65aa0abae50c0cd97108cd264c03d8951752ac66f32ff7278efa3f1919a.jpg Attached Video: None