Elders from Governor Willie Obiano’s Aguleri community in the Anambra East Local Government Area on Monday demanded the sacking of two traditional rulers in the area for joining other monarchs in the state to an Abuja trip without government approval. The protesters, including custodians of the customs and tradition, women and youths, blocked the Otuocha
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Traditional ruler laments odd-hour arrests in Anambra communities
Traditional ruler of Nnewi community, Anambra state, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III has expressed worry over what he described as odd time arrest by security agencies in the area, urging the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr John Abang to wade into the matter. He also raised the alarm over the rising cases of child
Read moreAbuja Trip: Suspended Anambra Monarch Apologises To Obiano
The traditional ruler of Alor community in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State , MacAnthony Okonkwo , has apologised to the state governor , Willie Obiano for embarking on a trip to Abuja without the government’ s approval. He admitted that his action violated the Traditional Rulers ’ Council rules guiding the
Read moreObiano removed me for supporting Buhari – Anambra monarch claims
The traditional ruler of Ukwulu Kingdom in Dunukofia Local Government of Anambra State, Igwe Peter Uyanwa, has accused the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano of removing him because of his support for President Muhammadu Buhari. Uyanwa was on Monday suspended for one year, both as the traditional ruler of the community and as chairman of
Read moreAnambra monarch spits fire, excommunicates women over alleged cult sponsorship
The traditional ruler of Umunya community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state, Igwe Chris Onyekwuluje has suspended 25 women from the community for allegedly sponsoring cult activities in the area. The monarch who made the announcement on Friday in his palace, described the action of the women as sacrilege. A group of women
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