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Arthur Eze vs Obiano: Gov Suspends Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu

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The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has announced the suspension of the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu Town, His Royal Highness, Igwe Peter A Uyanwa (Eze Dike).

Observers say the suspension of the traditional ruler is not unconnected to the feud between Governor Willie Obiano and Chief Arthur Eze.

In a statement signed by Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi, based on the powers given to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Anambra State under Section 10 (B) of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Law 1981, the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu is being suspended for a period of one (1) year, effective from Friday, July 24th, 2020.

It said the sanction may be lifted at the end of one year or renewed or upgraded in the intervening period depending on the government’s review of Igwe Uyanwa’s conduct.

The statement further directed Igwe Uyanwa to stop holding himself out as a traditional ruler and to cease from discharging traditional ruler’s function in Ukwulu community, or elsewhere in the state and beyond.

By this suspension, the statement concluded, Igwe Peter Uyanwa’s Chairmanship of Anambra Central Traditional Rulers Council, and membership of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, and appointment in any other government committee are also rescinded.

However, according to Anambra State Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, Igwe Peter Uyanwa is being suspended following series of petitions against the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu in Dunokofia Local Government Area from many people in Ukwulu and elsewhere who want to forestall an impending huge crisis in the community.

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According to him, the Certificate of Recognition of the Igwe is withdrawn with immediate effect, nothing that Chief Uyanwa can no longer function as Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council, Anambra Central Zone.


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