The governor of Rivers state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, weekend urged the children of the late King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, the Amanyanabo of Opobo, against the temptation of fighting over assets left behind by their father.
He fighting would be a sure recipe for chaos and anarchy in the family.
The governor gave the advice while paying tributes in honour of the deceased monarch during the funeral church service held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town, Rivers state.
Governor Fubara said rather than dissipating energy fighting over inheritance, members of the royal family should all work towards their own personal successes and preserve the peace and unity of the family.
He argued that fighting over inheritance was needless as the fight would only create division in the royal family while the assets would depreciate in value over time.
“What you inherit are assets. You don’t inherit success. You have to work for your own success. So if you have that in mind, I don’t think there will be any crisis in the family.
“So, I want you to have that as a guide. He’s a peaceful man and he will be very sorrowful whenever he sees his family in disarray, fighting over inheritance. Forget about whatever inheritance or assets that our late king has left behind. With that, peace will automatically be in the family,” he said.
