Gov. Obiano dethrones 3 traditional rulers, reinstates 5 others
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Dec. 18, 2020 Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also reinstated five others. Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs announced this on Friday in Awka. Obi in a statement dated Dec. 17 and entitled: “Update on Suspension of Igwes in Anambra’’ said the governor acted according to the powers vested on him by the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Law, 2007. He gave the names of the traditional rulers who had their certificates withdrawn...