Rivers State, Nigeria — The planned commissioning and formal handover of a newly built school and clinic in OdioKwu community has been postponed, according to activist and social commentator Very Dark Man (VDM).
In a statement shared on Friday, VDM said the local traditional ruler (king) objected because he was not properly informed about the event. The king also cited a community custom that prohibits celebrations on Saturdays and Sundays. As a result, the ceremony scheduled for the following day could not proceed.
VDM described the development as “really heartbreaking,” noting that a large number of supporters and well-wishers had already travelled into Rivers State in preparation for the event.
The information is drawn from an X post published by the account @NigeriaStories on 9 October 2026, which quoted Very Dark Man and included video footage related to the planned commissioning.
Selected reader reactions on X include:
- “The king is being directed by APC time will tell.”
- “It’s so sad them build new school and hospital for ur community wey u suppose dey happy as a king you dey stop dem from launching… ‘we don’t celebrate on weekends’ lol.”
- “VDM dey do like him be learner. King dey expect settlement.”
- “This country too yeye …traditional rulers are part of the reason the country is backward.”
- “Must you commission it? Just hand it to the community and let posterity be the judge. Imagine people spending money and travelling from afar just to attend the commissioning of a project.”
- “So Burna Boy village don’t allow celebration on weekends. Imagine Burna can’t hold free concerts on weekends for his people.”
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