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Obiano Suspends 12 Traditional rulers For Traveling With Arthur Eze To Abuja

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The governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano‘s disagreement with billionaire oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, has taken another turn with the governor suspending 12 traditional rulers for going on a trip to Abuja with Eze to see President Muhammadu Buhari.

It was reported that the monarchs travelled with Eze to report the Anambra State Governor to the President, over his non conduct of local government elections in the state and other issues.

They were, however, turned back at the Villa.

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Eze has been at loggerhead with the governor, who he accused of not paying traditional rulers five percent of monies accruing to the state as directed by the federal government, and also threatening to urge President Buhari to stop paying local government funds to the governor.

Recall that Igwe Peter Uyanwa, the monarch of Ukwulu who had hosted Eze in his palace, alongside other traditional rulers in the meeting where the plan drafted.

Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi listed the suspended monarchs as follows – Igwe Alex Edozieuno of Mkpunando, Igwe Mark Anthony Okonkwo of Alor, Igwe Chukuwma Bob Vincent Orji of Ezinifite and Igwe Engr G.B.C Mbakwe of Abacha.

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Others are: Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo of Nawfia, Igwe Nkeli Nelly of Igbariam, Igwe Anthony Onyekwere of Owelle, Igwe A. N Onwuneme of Ikenga, Igwe Simon Ikechukwu Chidubem of Umumbo, Igwe S. O Uche of Ezira, Igwe Dr Emeka Ilouno of Ifitedunu and Igwe Peter Ikegbunem Udoji of Eziagulu Otu.

The suspension placed on the monarch took effect from Tuesday, August 11, 2020, the circular stated.

The suspended traditional rulers are not to parade themselves as traditional rulers and desist from discharging their functions as traditional rulers in their communities or anywhere within the state and beyond with immediate effect.”

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