Enugu: Gov Mbah suspends traditional ruler for misconduct
The Enugu government has announced the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla autonomous community in Nsukka LGA, Williams Ezugwu, for misconduct.
The commissioner for chieftaincy affairs, Charles Egumgbe, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by the ministry’s spokesman, Emeka Nebeife.
The government suspended three traditional rulers and four president-generals from Ezeagu LGA in July for alleged misconduct bordering on security infractions.
The commissioner attributed Mr Ezugwu’s suspension to alleged “persistent conduct that is inconsistent with some sections of the Traditional Rulers Law of Enugu State”. According to the statement, the suspension takes effect immediately.
It added that the accusations levelled against the royal father included his failure to subscribe to the community’s code of conduct.
He was also alleged to have refused to constitute a cabinet to help in running the affairs of the community since its creation.
He was further said to have failed to set up a town union executive, thereby running the community single-handedly.
The commissioner argued that the traditional ruler’s actions could plunge the community into an avoidable crisis, hence his suspension.
(NAN)
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