Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has mended fences with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, following a disagreement over traditional rulers.
The Governor has reinstated Igwe Damian Ezeani, the suspended traditional ruler of Neni in Anaocha local government area, who was accused of bestowing unauthorized chieftaincy titles, particularly to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a recent All Progressives Congress (APC) entrant, speculated to contest the governorship seat in 2025.Governor Soludo, in a statement
released on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, disclosed
the reconciliation and the reinstatement of Igwe Ezeani during a meeting held
at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. The
meeting, attended by no fewer than 94 monarchs, addressed the alleged
infractions and welfare issues of traditional rulers.
Aburime stated, "The
Governor forgave the traditional rulers' trespasses in a meeting attended by no
fewer than 94 monarchs. The meeting, according to Aburime, held at the Governor’s
Lodge in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. Aburime said while Igwe
Ezeani was reinstated, the monarchs of Ojoto and Aguluezechukwu were forgiven
after apologies."
He continued, "The
Governor announced that with the apologies of the affected Traditional Rulers,
the State government accepts their apologies, and subsequently reinstates the
Traditional Ruler of Neni, and forgives the Traditional Rulers of Ojoto and
Aguluezechukwu. Mr. Governor further clarified the legal status of the Igwe
Nawfia as advised by his legal team."
Aburime emphasized that
Governor Soludo, in concluding the meeting, addressed some of the welfare
concerns raised by the traditional rulers. He added, "The meeting ended on
a high note with the traditional leaders having photo sessions with Mr.
Governor."
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