Anambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Saturday presented certificates of recognition to four newly elected traditional rulers in the state.
The traditional rulers are: HRH Igwe Alexander E. Azike (Idu III Igboukwu), HRH Igwe Ikechukwu S.C. Ezeofor (Ezedioramma II Umuona), HRH Igwe Barr. Mkpuorah P.S. Ngini (Igwe Gidigidi I Isuaniocha), HRH Eze Augustine I.C. Nwangwu (Eze Ohazurumee Ajali).
They were presented with certificates of recognition at the ANSEC Chambers, Government House, Awka.
Gov Charles Soludo
Performing the function, Governor Soludo congratulated them for being elected by their people and for having gone through the process in accordance with the constitution, customs, and traditions of their respective communities, leading to their ascension of the throne.
“Under that same law of Anambra State, if any other person addresses himself as a traditional ruler or forces anybody to address him as such, the person is guilty of an offense punishable with a minimum of six months imprisonment. If any such happens, we will grab the person and put him behind bars.
“The Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council is here to admit you all into the council,” Governor Soludo stressed.
The Governor advised the newly elected traditional rulers to be fathers to all in their respective communities, emphasizing his expectation of peace, fairness, justice and love in their various communities.
“The election of Traditional Rulers were quite keenly contested in some places. This is because we are operating a peculiar modern system in which a monarchical system coexists with the democratic system.
Source: Inependent.ng
