Traditional rulers of Aguluezechukwu, Neni, and Ojoto—namely Igwe F.E. Ebelendu, Igwe Onwuamaeze Damian, and Igwe Gerald Mbamalu—have taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing the chieftaincy titles previously bestowed upon Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
This decision follows the
suspension of the traditional ruler of Neni, Igwe Damian Ezeani, by the Anambra
State government. The suspension was a consequence of Igwe Ezeani conferring a
chieftaincy title on Senator Ubah, who recently made headlines for his defection
to the All Progressives Congress.
In an official statement
released by the Press Secretary to the state governor, Christian Aburime, the
action by the three traditional rulers is characterized as a direct violation
of the State Traditional Rulers’ code. The titles of Ikemba Ojoto, Odenjiinji
Neni, and Dike Eji Eje Ogu, previously bestowed upon Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, have
now been formally revoked and canceled by the three Igwes.
The statement underscores the importance of traditional rulers adhering strictly to State Traditional laws, cautioning against actions that could potentially breach legal provisions. Senator Ubah, responding to the development, attributed his suspension to political motives, alleging that Governor Soludo is driven by frustration over his rising popularity and apprehension about the upcoming governorship election. Ubah expressed confidence in the unwavering support of the people, dismissing the governor's actions as politically motivated.
Traditional rulers of
Aguluezechukwu, Neni, and Ojoto—namely Igwe F.E. Ebelendu, Igwe Onwuamaeze
Damian, and Igwe Gerald Mbamalu—have taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing
the chieftaincy titles previously bestowed upon Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
This decision follows the
suspension of the traditional ruler of Neni, Igwe Damian Ezeani, by the Anambra
State government. The suspension was a consequence of Igwe Ezeani conferring a
chieftaincy title on Senator Ubah, who recently made headlines for his defection
to the All Progressives Congress.
In an official statement
released by the Press Secretary to the state governor, Christian Aburime, the
action by the three traditional rulers is characterized as a direct violation
of the State Traditional Rulers’ code. The titles of Ikemba Ojoto, Odenjiinji
Neni, and Dike Eji Eje Ogu, previously bestowed upon Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, have
now been formally revoked and canceled by the three Igwes.
The statement underscores the
importance of traditional rulers adhering strictly to State Traditional laws,
cautioning against actions that could potentially breach legal provisions.
Senator Ubah, responding to the development, attributed his suspension to
political motives, alleging that Governor Soludo is driven by frustration over
his rising popularity and apprehension about the upcoming governorship
election. Ubah expressed confidence in the unwavering support of the people,
dismissing the governor's actions as politically motivated.
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