Anambra State Govt Lifts  Suspension Of 5 Traditional Rulers, Withdraws Certificates Of 3 & Keeps Suspension Of 3 Under Review

UCHE NWORAH

Anambra State Government has lifted the suspension of five traditional rulers in the state, namely; (1) Igwe Simon Ikechukwu Chidubem of Umumbo (2) Igwe A.N Onwuneme of Ikenga (3) Igwe Mark Anthony Okonkwo of Alor (4) Igwe Chukwuma Bob Vincent Orji of Ezinifite and (5) Igwe S.O Uche of Ezira.

This is contained in a statement dated 17th December, 2020, and signed by Greg .I. Obi, Anambra state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs.

The Commissioner also said that the one year suspension of; (1) Igwe Kelly N. Nkeli of Igbariam (2) Igwe Dr. Emeka Ilouno of Ifitedunu and (3) Igwe Peter . A. Uyanwa of Ukwulu continues subject to future review as may be necessary.

The State Government also withdrew the certificate of recognition as traditional rulers (Igwes) of the following; (1) Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo of Nawfia (2) Igwe Anthony Onyekwere of Owelle and (3) Igwe G. B. C Mbakwe of Abacha.

Igwes, whose certificates of recognition have been withdrawn, are directed to submit their certificates of recognition to the Secretary of the Local Government of their communities within a month of this announcement.