Anambra state government has banned Chief Austin Ndigwe popularly known as(Uzu Awka) from parading himself as the traditional ruler of Awka.

 

 

 

In a release signed by thestate Commissioner for Information, Chief Paul Nwosu said that the only traditional ruler recognized by the Anambra state government as the monarch of Awka community, is Obi Gibson Nwosu, noting that it cannot tolerate anyone trying to disturb the peace of Awka community under any guise.

 

 

 

It warned Chief Ndigwe to desist from performing highly placed functions such as new yam festival for Awka community, which it said is the right of only recognized traditional rulers.

 

 

 

The release further cautionedthat any other misdemeanour from the said Ndigwe will amount to sanction according to the relevant laws of thestate.