Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has suspended with immediate effect the traditional ruler of Neni, His Royal Highness, Igwe Damian Ezeani.
In a letter signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. TonyCollins Nwabunwanne, Igwe Ezeani was suspended for conferring chieftaincy title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah without following rules of Code of Conduct for traditional rulers and getting clearance from the Ministry.
“In the light of the above and for 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 a traditional ruler, until further notice”, the letter stated.
The traditional ruler was asked to show cause on why his Certificate of Recognition should not be withdrawn. He was also ordered to stop parading himself as a traditional ruler in his own interest.
