By Ovat Abeng
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has presented certificate of recognition to six newly elected traditional rulers in Anambra State.
They Monarchs include Igwe Justice Samuel Nwachukwu Okoye (Azigbo community, Nnewi South LGA),l Igwe Clement Nchetaka Onwuka( Isulo community, Orumba South LGA), and Igwe Uche Sunday Okonkwo ( Amawbia community, Awka South LGA).
Others are Igwe Benson Chinedu Madubuko (Adazi-Ani community, Anoicha LGA), Igwe Ejike Ugoagbala (Ora-eri community, Aguata LGA and Igwe Sir. Ben Chibuzor Okekeifi (Ndiowu community, Orumba North LGA).
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Presenting the certificates at the Light House, Awka, on Friday, Governor Soludo stressed that the office of the traditional ruler is a creation of the town union constitutions in most communities, defining the responsibilities of the traditional rulers, tasking the monarchs to abide by that rule, to avoid the usual issues that arise between traditional rulers and presidents-General.
He asked them to be the light and father of all, and asked the communities to claim ownership and maintain the traditional institution in their communities.
The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne stated that their emergence followed the constitutions of their respective communities before being presented to the Governor, stating that the PPCP model is is now working as some of them contributed immensely to their various communities, as other states are now learning and borrowing from the state, especially the amended local government laws.
Earlier, the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, expressed optimism that the traditional rulers are tested and trusted, which implies that their will be less rancour, animosity and chaos in the communities, pledging the support of the Council.
In their separate interview with newsmen, the traditional ruler of Azigbo community in Nnewi South council area, Igwe Justice Samuel Nwachukwu Okoye and the traditional ruler of Amawbia community, Awka South council area, Igwe Uche Sunday Okonkwo, commended governor Soludo, the state ministry of local government/community matters and their various communities for finding them worthy of the position.
They promised to discharge their responsibilities on the premises of justice, fairness and equity.
Other dignitaries present during the event, include, the deputy speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Chukwuma Pius Okoye, State Commissioner for local government/community matters, Hon Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne and the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor.
