Anambra State government has advised traditional rulers to adhere strictly to the State Traditional laws and avoid any actions that could contravene the provisions of the law.
A release signed by the Press Secretary To The Governor Christian Aburime confirm that Igwe F.E. Ebelendu of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local government area, Igwe Damian Ezeani of Neni in Anaocha Local government area and Igwe Gerald Mbamalu of Ojoto in Idemili South local government area have respectively apologized to Anambra State Government and withdrawn and cancelled the phantom chieftaincy titles conferred on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as it contravenes the State Traditional Rulers’ law.
The release noted that the action of the the three traditional rulers was in direct contravention of the State Traditional Rulers’ code, which outlines the rules and regulations regarding the granting and revocation of chieftaincy titles.
It said that consequently, the titles of Ikemba Ojoto, Odenjiinji Neni and Dike Eji Eje Ogu earlier bestowed on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah have been withdrawn and cancelled by the three traditional rulers.
According to the release, this was contained in their respective letters of apology to the State Government which also confirmed the withdrawal and cancellation of the Chieftaincy titles which they variously described as nullity
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