Rochas Descends Heavily On Traditional Rulers

Imo State Government yesterday summarily “suspended indefinitely”, 10 traditional rulers in the state.

 
Government’s position was made public via a press statement endorsed by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Sir George Eche, and repeatedly aired on the channels of government owned electronic media outfit, Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC.

According to the terse government statement, the monarchs were suspended for alleged disobedience, indiscipline and active participation in partisan politics.

The affected Royal Fathers are:

Eze Ben Nwaneri of Owubinubi Autonomous Community, Ikeduru Local Government Area; Eze Clifford Amadi of Amawuihe Ubomiri Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area

Eze V. O. Ahamefule of Oboro Amurie Autonomous Community in Isu Local Government Area. 

Eze A. E. A. Durueburuo of Okwudor Autonomous Community in Njaba Local Government Area; 

Eze Reginald Amadi of Obetiti Nguru Autonomous Community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area; 

Eze Akujuobi Osuagwu of Awaka Autonomous Community in Owerri North Local Government Area

Eze Fionna Iriele of Ogberuru Autonomous Community in Orlu Local Government Area.
Eze D. O. Izim of Umunkwo Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area; 

Eze Innocent Ikejiofor of Amandugba Autonomous Community in Isu Local Government Area Eze Chinedu Osuebi of Azara Obiato Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area.
 

The statement directed the Commissioner for Community Government Council and Traditional Institution to retrieve their certificates and staff of office immediately

Reported by:      Obinna Samuel