Obiano Suspends 12 Traditional Rulers
12 Anambra monarchs
have been suspended by Governor Willie Obiano for visiting President Muhammadu
Buhari last week.
This came after the Governor suspended and withdrew the certificate of recognition of the traditional ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa over alleged petitions from his community.
In the circular
titled “Suspension of Twelve (12) Traditional Rulers in Anambra State,” dated
August 11, 2020 by Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community
Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi, it was gathered that the traditional rulers were
suspended for embarking on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari without
consultation or approval from the Government.
The suspended
monarchs include Igwe Alex Edozieuno of Mkpunando; Igwe Mark Anthony Okonkwo of
Alor; Igwe Chukuwma Bob Vincent Orji of Ezinifite; Igwe Engr G.B.C Mbakwe of
Abacha; Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo of Nawfia, Igwe Nkeli Nelly of Igbariam, Igwe
Anthony Onyekwere of Owelle; Igwe A. N Onwuneme of Ikenga; Igwe Simon Ikechukwu
Chidubem of Umumbo; Igwe S. O Uche of Ezira; Igwe Dr Emeka Ilouno of Ifitedunu
and Igwe Peter Ikegbunem Udoji of Eziagulu Otu.
The Obi of Onitsha,
Alfred Achebe who is chairman of the Council in Anambra; Commissioner of Police
and the State Director, Directorate of security services DSS were all copied in
the suspension letter in which the monarchs were warned against parading
themselves as traditional rulers and directed to stop discharging their
functions in their communities.
Their membership of
Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council was also revoked and their appointment
in government committees were also cancelled pending when the suspension is
lifted.
The suspension may be lifted at the end of one year, renewed or upgraded in the intervening period depending on government’s review of the conduct of the errant royal fathers
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