The Acting Chairman of Nyo-Khana Kingdom Council of Traditional Rulers and Paramount Ruler of Taabaa Community (Menebua Barasi Taabaa), Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Highness, King Mene Sunday Kabari Nule II, has called on the Gbenemene Bangha Kingdom, His Majesty, King Suanu TY Baridam, to focus on his newly created kingdom and not meddle in the affairs of Nyo-Khana Kingdom.
King Nule who stated this during the 2026 Taabaa Day Celebration in his community, said Baridam’s constant involvement in Nyo-Khana Kingdom affairs has the tendency of igniting crisis in the area since he was no longer part of the Kingdom.
He accused Baridam of attempting to annex Nyo-Khana to be part of Bangha Kingdom.
The monarch said he is the acting Gbenemene of Nyo-Khana Kingdom and called on the government and all individuals to accord him the recognition and support.
”Suanu Baridam is a problem in Nyo-Khana Kingdom, he wants to rule both Bangha Kingdom which was created for him and Nyo-Khana Kingdom which he came out from. He is from Bangha Kingdom and not Nyo-Khana Kingdom and I’m using this medium to tell everybody including the governor of Rivers State that His Majesty, King Suanu T.Y Baridam is the Gbenemene of Bangha Kingdom and that he should steer clear of Nyo-Khana Kingdom because as at today, I’m the one in-charge of Nyo-Khana Kingdom being the highest ranked traditional ruler from here.
“I’m the acting Gbenemene of Nyo-Khana Kingdom and there is nothing Suanu Baridam can do about it because he knows the truth, ” he added.
King Nule called on people of the area to remain peaceful, insisting that only peace can guarantee maximum security in the area.
”All I want from us is to be peaceful and do those things we ought to do, and avoid those things we shouldn’t do. No one can do the wrong and go scort free, ” he warned.
Speaking further on the significance of the Taabaa Day Celebration, Mene Nule said it is a day set aside by the community to celebrate their achievements and chart a way forward into the new year.
He added that the day is also used to appreciate those who have contributed to the development of the community.
The monarch further stated that by virtue of the celebration, some persons who offended the community and have shown remorse have been forgiven.
”Those who deserve forgiveness, we’ve forgiven them not minding the gravity of the offence that was committed,” he said.
Highpoint of the event was the special award recognition to deserving members of the community and installation of a veteran journalists, Chief Christopher Ngozi, as the Mene Zue Kaka Nu 1 of Nyo-Khana Kingdom.
However, when contacted on the allegations against him by King Nule, Mene Baridam declined comment, insisting that he cannot argue with his junior in council.
