By Polycarp Onwubiko
Over the weekend in Anambra State, the traditional ruler of Aguleri conferred a traditional title on the former Chief of Army Staff, General Burutai. The royal procession included the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano, among other traditional chieftains and government officials.
However, the Anambra State
Ministry of Local Government and Town Union Matters had directed that approval
should be sought from the office before traditional rulers confer titles on
people. It remains uncertain whether such permission was granted for the
conferment of the traditional title on the former Chief of Staff, especially
given the pervasive and intractable insecurity across the country.
During his tenure, the
terrorist group Boko Haram proliferated, terrorizing the Northeast and
committing atrocities, including slaughtering people, destroying schools,
kidnapping students, and burning student hostels. The unresolved case of the
Chibok girls and the continued captivity of a Christian girl, Leah, despite the
release of Muslim students, raised concerns.
Furthermore, captured religious
murderers were reportedly pampered instead of facing consequences. Former
President Goodluck Jonathan had previously informed Nigerians that "Boko
Haram is in the Executive arm of government, the Legislature, and the
Judiciary," indicating the presence of sympathizers within the military.
Despite substantial budgetary allocations to the military, Burutai did not significantly contribute to defeating Boko Haram and addressing various security challenges in the country. Terrorists, posing as herdsmen from the Sahel region, continued to terrorize and slaughter people, especially Christians, in different regions.
The conferral of an Igbo
traditional title on Burutai has sparked criticism, particularly in light of
the security challenges and the perceived underperformance of the former Chief
of Staff. Many have questioned the appropriateness of such an action,
especially if approved by the Hon Commissioner for Local Government and Town
Union Matters. This event has raised concerns about the criteria for conferring
traditional titles, the need for greater scrutiny in such matters, and the
broader implications for the traditional institution amid the prevailing
security situation in the country.
By Polycarp Onwubiko
Over the weekend in Anambra
State, the traditional ruler of Aguleri conferred a traditional title on the
former Chief of Army Staff, General Burutai. The royal procession included the
former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano, among other traditional
chieftains and government officials.
However, the Anambra State
Ministry of Local Government and Town Union Matters had directed that approval
should be sought from the office before traditional rulers confer titles on
people. It remains uncertain whether such permission was granted for the
conferment of the traditional title on the former Chief of Staff, especially
given the pervasive and intractable insecurity across the country.
During his tenure, the
terrorist group Boko Haram proliferated, terrorizing the Northeast and
committing atrocities, including slaughtering people, destroying schools,
kidnapping students, and burning student hostels. The unresolved case of the
Chibok girls and the continued captivity of a Christian girl, Leah, despite the
release of Muslim students, raised concerns.
Furthermore, captured religious
murderers were reportedly pampered instead of facing consequences. Former
President Goodluck Jonathan had previously informed Nigerians that "Boko
Haram is in the Executive arm of government, the Legislature, and the
Judiciary," indicating the presence of sympathizers within the military.
Despite substantial budgetary
allocations to the military, Burutai did not significantly contribute to
defeating Boko Haram and addressing various security challenges in the country.
Terrorists, posing as herdsmen from the Sahel region, continued to terrorize
and slaughter people, especially Christians, in different regions.
The conferral of an Igbo
traditional title on Burutai has sparked criticism, particularly in light of
the security challenges and the perceived underperformance of the former Chief
of Staff. Many have questioned the appropriateness of such an action,
especially if approved by the Hon Commissioner for Local Government and Town
Union Matters. This event has raised concerns about the criteria for conferring
traditional titles, the need for greater scrutiny in such matters, and the
broader implications for the traditional institution amid the prevailing
security situation in the country.
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