9th January, 2024
By Chimezie Anaso
The Governor Chukwuma Soludo led administration in Anambra has suspended a traditional ruler, Igwe Damian for conferring a chieftaincy title of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah without obtaining approval from the state government as contained in the traditional rulers’ code of conduct.
Damian, who is the traditional ruler of Neni community, was suspended for one year for conferring a Chieftaincy title on Ubah, according to the suspension letter signed by Mr Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs of Anambra State
Ubah, who is of the All Progressives Congress (APC), represents Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
Nwabunwanne said the traditional ruler was by the letter directed to state his defense and reason why his Certificate of Recognition should not be withdrawn.
“We have received confirmed reports that you, as the traditional ruler of Neni, conferred such a phantom Chieftaincy title today on one Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah in violation of the Code of Conduct and without clearance from the Ministry.
“Whether or not your action was for pecuniary reasons as being insinuated in many quarters is irrelevant. What is important is that your action is an affront to order and good governance.
“I am directed to inform you that Mr Governor has in the exercise of his powers under Section 2 (C) of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers (Amendment) Law, 2020, suspended your recognition as the traditional ruler of Neni until further notice,” he said.
Nwabunwanne said the traditional ruler was by the letter directed to state his defence and reason why his Certificate of Recognition should not be withdrawn.
According to him, in the meantime, you are advised in your own interest, to stop parading yourself forthwith, as the traditional ruler of Neni community. (NAN)