The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has warned that his government will not support any traditional rulers who cause problems or unrest in the state.

He made this clear during a recent meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers held in Port Harcourt.

In a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Ibas promised to work closely with traditional leaders to help improve the state.

He also asked traditional rulers to take a stronger role in protecting public buildings and facilities in their communities.

Ibas explained that traditional rulers have an important job in keeping peace and protecting the culture of their people.

Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, Ibas said the rulers should actively work to stop theft and damage to government property in their areas.

He recalled that when he first became Sole Administrator, he met with the traditional leaders to discuss how to keep peace and order in Rivers State.

Using a popular African saying, Ibas reminded the rulers that if the roots of a tree start to rot, the whole tree suffers. This means that when traditional leadership weakens, the whole community is affected.

As respected leaders, traditional rulers must help keep peace and protect government property in their communities from harm.

Ibas also pointed out that communities face many challenges today, including security, social, and economic problems. But these issues affect everyone, so people must work together.

He finished by saying that unity is their greatest strength. Traditional rulers should support each other and speak with one voice to help the people and the state succeed.