Ukwuani Chairman Denies Oborevwori Ordered Councillor’s Arrest, Removal

The Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government Council, Chiamaka Ajede, has dismissed claims that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, ordered the arrest or removal of a serving councillor, Chukwuemeka Kenneth.

Ajede made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to a trending social media video alleging that the governor had imprisoned and removed the councillor from office.

The chairman explained that Kenneth’s suspension from council activities was an internal decision taken by his fellow councillors, while his detention was connected to a criminal case instituted by the police.

He stressed that the councillor had not been removed from office and remained a serving member of the council despite his suspension.

“The governor did not imprison him. His detention is as a result of the case before the court. He is still a sitting councillor. He has only been suspended by his colleagues,” Ajede said.

According to the chairman, the suspension followed what the councillors considered a violation of the council’s code of conduct and was separate from the criminal proceedings against Kenneth.

He explained that the criminal case arose from statements allegedly made by the councillor during a live television programme on June 21, 2026, which were subsequently reported to the police.

“The issue was reported to the police, and the police investigated the matter before charging him before the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba,” he said.

Ajede said Kenneth pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him and subsequently applied for bail.

“He pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him, and an application for bail was made,” he added.

He said the councillor remained in custody pending the court’s decision, stressing that his detention was distinct from his suspension from council activities.

Ajede urged members of the public to disregard claims that Governor Oborevwori ordered Kenneth’s arrest or removal, maintaining that the suspension was an internal council matter, while the councillor’s detention resulted from the criminal proceedings before the court.