Obiano Slams one-year Suspension on 12 Traditional Rulers

By James Eze

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has placed one year suspension on the 12 Igwes who went on an ill-advised trip to Abuja without consultation or approval from the Government of Anambra State.

Announcing the suspension in a circular titled “Suspension of Twelve (12) Traditional Rulers in Anambra State,” and dated Tuesday August 11, 2020, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi listed the affected traditional rulers as follows -
1. Igwe Alex Edozieuno of Mkpunando
2. Igwe Mark Anthony Okonkwo of Alor
3. Igwe Chukuwma Bob Vincent Orji of Ezinifite
4. Igwe Engr G.B.C Mbakwe of Abacha
5. Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo of Nawfia
6. Igwe Nkeli Nelly of Igbariam
7. Igwe Anthony Onyekwere of Owelle
8. Igwe A. N Onwuneme of Ikenga
9. Igwe Simon Ikechukwu Chidubem of Umumbo
10. Igwe S. O Uche of Ezira
11. Igwe Dr Emeka Ilouno of Ifitedunu
12. Igwe Peter Ikegbunem Udoji of Eziagulu Otu.

The suspension took effect from Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

The circular warned the suspended traditional rulers not to parade themselves as traditional rulers and desist from discharging their functions as traditional rulers in their communities or anywhere within the state and beyond with immediate effect.

The circular also revoked their membership of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council and cancelled any appointment they may be holding in government committees until 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.

The suspension of the Igwes followed the recommendation of their colleagues in the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council after their meeting at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center Awka on Tuesday which took umbrage at the public conduct of the 12 Igwes that has been generating negative reviews in the media in the past one week.

The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council led by the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe had strongly condemned the ill-fated trip of the rebellious traditional rulers who were lured to Abuja by a controversial billionaire on a chest-thumping mission to demonstrate his ambition to turn Anambra State into his private fiefdom.

In leaving their respective domains without notifying either the state or their respective local governments, the traditional rulers had violated the code of conduct prescribed for their office.

It would be recalled that the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa had similarly been suspended for a similar misconduct the previous week.

Ehen!

E don't be for them

WHERE IS CHIEF AUSTIN NDIGWE, EZE UZU OF AWKA

Supported.

In fact, if I were Obiano, I'd dethrone the fools.

Let them go and collect staff of office from Arthur Eze.

Ndi ala!

IJOBA2:
WHERE IS CHIEF AUSTIN NDIGWE, EZE UZU OF AWKA

Hin own case still dey gym dey do pushup. Obiano go attend to am special.

Igweee!!!

Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

Tkester:
Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

so Nnamdi KANU that told you clowns not to vote and later tell you to vote is what?

just look at Abia State, I don't expect you people to be bragging on foolishness

Obiano is a clown.

Tkester:
Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

Face your problem in the cursed erosion ridden redmudland and leave Yoruba out of your misery.

Osagyefo98:
Obiano is a clown and not only a clown but a fool.


Those traditional ruler for whatsoever reason, do not owe obiano any explanation or any loyalty.

before he became governor, they are there and will be there when he leaves. this is not less than been power drunk and autocractic


what sort of explanation do obiano want he traditional rulers to give him.......are they juvenile who owe obligations to their parents..

even if they collect money and count it in market places, that's not Obiano's business...

You are wrong

stonemasonn:
You are wrong

that's because, you don't understand anything.
nobody should force any to bend to his political will.

Osagyefo98:





that's because, you don't understand anything.

nobody should force any to bend to his political will.

True.

But they're not just any

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has placed one year suspension on the 12 Igwes who went on an ill-advised trip to Abuja without consultation or approval from the Government of Anambra State

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Must the Igwes seek governor's permission before traveling outside of the state?

Ayam not understanding

Tkester:
Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

Is your brain paining you?

What's afonjas business with this news?

Both your Igwes and governor are only disgracing themselves more with this

Why suspension? Willie no get balls to sack these jokers or what

Some people above do not understand how this thing works. Learn from Sanusi vs Ganduje saga. The governor welds so much power on who becomes Igwe, Emir or Oba. The staff of office comes from state government and they can sack as well. You can't gallivant to Aso Rock as a group of Igwes from a particular state without checking with the leader of the traditional Igwes or commissioner in charge of chieftaincy in the state. Unless you are going as an individual on private visit. That's why Buhari didn't give them attention. Try this nonsense in Lagos state and you're gone.

Osagyefo98:
Obiano is a clown and not only a clown but a fool.


Those traditional ruler for whatsoever reason, do not owe obiano any explanation or any loyalty.

before he became governor, they are there and will be there when he leaves. this is not less than been power drunk and autocractic


what sort of explanation do obiano want the traditional rulers to give him.......are they juvenile who owe obligations to their parents..

even if they collect money and count it in market places, that's not Obiano's business...

Is like your village king dey the list, dont worry is a matter of 1 yr he will lift their suspension, greedy traditional rurals disgracing themselves since 21 century. To see a country president without the approval of the state govt who gave them certificate of authority in their various domain hv bcom a norm bah... See how Ukpo billionaire man made them useless because of money

helinues:
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Must the Igwes seek governor's permission before traveling outside of the state?

Ayam not understanding

Why cant you read the news complete? Dey went to see bubu in Aso Rock to intervene on their behalf against the governor that gave them staff of authority in their community. Arthur Eze hv used them against the state govt now fire is on them dats Y dey are looking for who go intercede on their behalf, let them go to Arthur Eze whom they choose his chicken change more than their own community, greedy & longerthroat traditional rurals

dirtydiva:
Why cant you read the news complete? Dey went to see bubu in Aso Rock to intervene on their behalf against the governor that gave them staff of authority in their community. Arthur Eze hv used them against the state govt now fire is on them dats Y dey are looking for who go intercede on their behalf, let them go to Arthur Eze whom they choose his chicken change more than their own community, greedy & longerthroat traditional rurals

But the igwes were denied access to the presidency now...

Tkester:
Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

you can make a point without involving other tribes and chest beating, you kids are making clowns to insult us

IJOBA2:
WHERE IS CHIEF AUSTIN NDIGWE, EZE UZU OF AWKA

lol
I'm glad that useless Ilouno of ifitedunu was there
his community sef no dey respect am

always asslicking terrorist Buhari

the billionaire must be either Arthur Eze or Capital Oil Ifeanyi Ubah

They got served.

Tkester:
Very good! Arthur Eze should know that we are not like the Afonjazees were one man will be playing king. Our people are thorough bred republicans.

Go Obiano, go!

Obiano is a criminal too
he's just annoyed and embarrassed because buhari refused to see them

Useless hungry urchins called igwe

I'm only surprised righteous baba is not here to preach to the Igwes.

dirtydiva:
Why cant you read the news complete? Dey went to see bubu in Aso Rock to intervene on their behalf against the governor that gave them staff of authority in their community. Arthur Eze hv used them against the state govt now fire is on them dats Y dey are looking for who go intercede on their behalf, let them go to Arthur Eze whom they choose his chicken change more than their own community, greedy & longerthroat traditional rurals

lol
Oga this is all about personal interests
nothing more

dirtydiva:
Is like your village king dey the list, dont worry is a matter of 1 yr he will lift their suspension, greedy traditional rurals disgracing themselves since 21 century. To see a country president without the approval of the state govt who gave them certificate of authority in their various domain hv bcom a norm bah... See how Ukpo billionaire man made them useless because of money

Certificate of authority that became relevant as from when?

That institution has been there before the arrival of British government.

If any should sanction them, it is the people, council of elders and the town they rule and not Obiano govt arrogating the monopoly of wisdom to himself.


The real disgrace here is the state governor playing petty politics..


The monarchs doesn't need obianos' validation to collect money from anyone.

helinues:
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Must the Igwes seek governor's permission before traveling outside of the state?

Ayam not understanding

baby it's done everywhere
unfortunately administrative government have neutralized this monarch of a thing
remember an ordinary governor dethroned emir of kano

Osagyefo98:


Certificate of authority that became relevant as from when?

That institution has been there before the arrival of British government.

If any should sanction them, it is the people, council of elders and the town they rule and not Obiano govt arrogating the monopoly of wisdom to himself.


The real disgrace here is the state governor playing petty politics..


The monarchs doesn't need obianos' validation to collect money from anyone.

yes you are right but unfortunately in a Morden day government
traditional rulers are nothing to the government.
I repeat no traditional ruler is more powerful than the government if they the government get time for him
it's pathetic but reality

IgbalodeRaymond:
yes you are right but unfortunately in a Morden day government
traditional rulers are nothing to the government.
I repeat no traditional ruler is more powerful than the government if they the government get time for him
it's pathetic but reality

Power is transient.

Obianos' track record with traditional issues remains very poor and Insulting..

Same way he decscreted the traditional stool of his own community by installing another person instead of the person recommended by the ruling class who chooses the kings..


His actions is totally crude, aimed at intimidating the monarchs..