JUST IN: Anambra Governor Soludo reconciles with Obi of Onitsha, reverses suspension of monarchs

Anambra Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has reversed the suspension of three traditional rulers in the state for conferring chieftaincy titles on the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah and other persons.

In a statement on Wednesday, the press secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, said the governor had reinstated the suspended Neni monarch and forgave two others of their infractions.

The statement said the governor forgave the traditional rulers’ trespasses in a meeting attended by no fewer than 94 monarchs.

The said meeting was held on Tuesday at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of the state.

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Aburime said while the traditional ruler of Neni, Igwe Damian Ezeani, was reinstated, those of Ojoto and Aguluezechukwu were forgiven of their infractions following their apologies.

Aburime said, ”The Governor also magnanimously addressed some of their welfare issues. The Governor announced that with the apologies of the affected Traditional Rulers, the State government accepts their apologies, and subsequently reinstates the Traditional Ruler of Neni, and forgives the Traditional Rulers of Ojoto and Aguluezechukwu.

“Mr Governor further clarified the legal status of the Igwe Nawfia as advised by his legal team.

“As part of the vote of thanks, both the Obi of Onitsha and Igwe Ojoto passed the votes of thanks and requested for regular meetings with Mr Governor which Mr Governor graciously accepted to hold at least twice a year.

“The meeting ended on a high note with the traditional leaders having photo sessions with Mr Governor.”

Some of the welfare of the state monarchs were also addressed by the governor, the statement added.