By Nanji Nandang
Enugu State government, southeast Nigeria, has announced the immediate suspension of Igwe Christopher Everestus Okwor as Traditional Ruler of Ihekwuenu Aku Autonomous Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state.
The suspension was announced through a statement by Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles Egumgbe.
“Your suspension takes effect today, September 21, 2021, and would subsist pending the conclusion of investigation by the relevant bodies,
“is in the interest of peace, order and good governance and in compliance with Section (10b) of the Traditional Rulers Law, Cap 151, Revised Laws of Enugu State, 2004,” the statement said.
The Enugu State government, Governor Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, through an earlier statement by the Commissioner of Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, had expressed dismay over the incident and the alleged involvement of the now suspended Traditional Ruler in the demolition as well as the negative effect on the peace and security of the community, as he reassures the people of Enugu State of his irrevocable commitment to their welfare, peace and security of the state.
AFRICA PRIME NEWS gathered that the suspension of Igwe Okwor was part of the outcome of meeting Egumgbe held on Tuesday with the suspended traditional ruler and chairman of Igbo-Etiti LGA, Nkechi Ugwu-Oju, following the trending video of the demolition of a two bedroom building belonging to a visually impaired man in the community.