Gov Obiano Presents Certificates To Newly Elected Traditional Rulers

HARRISON MADUBUEZE

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, today presented certificates to some elected traditional rulers in the state.

The following Igwe elects received their certificate of recognition:

*HRH Igwe Marcel Nwankwo Okoli (Ezeukwu II of Akpu).

*HRH Igwe Nduka Emmanuel, Mbanefo (Eze Ojichukwubulu uzo of Amiyi).

*HRH Igwe Frederick Chidozie Okoli (Okwaeze IV of Ndiokpaleze).

In his brief remark, the Governor admonished the new traditional rulers to always remember that power and traditional legitimacy is solely for the unity and development of the community. He decried a situation where people misuse traditional institutions.

Governor Obiano enjoined the Igwes elect to carry everybody along and unite their communities. He further warned miscreants who parade themselves as Igwes in various communities in the state to desist from doing so. He made it clear that only the Governor can issue and withdraw the certificate of recognition of any Igwe.

Obiano vowed however to deal decisively with those parading themselves as Igwe against the laws of Anambra state. He finally assured that his administration will always respect and work with traditional rulers towards a better Anambra State.