The Commission of Inquiry constituted by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to look into the crisis surrounding the Awka traditional stool has commenced its public hearing.
The Commission, headed by a former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Obidigwe, began the public hearing after receiving memoranda and written submissions from various groups, kindreds and villages in Awka.
The hearing, held at the Amphitheatre, Lighthouse, Awka, was attended by representatives of Chief Austin Ndigwe and Obi Gibson Nwosu, kingmakers from both sides, Otochalu Nkwelle Awka, Ndi Nkwelle Awka, Ndi Agulu Awka, Ndi Ozo Agulu Awka, as well as individuals, including Professor A. U. Nonyelu, among other groups.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Obidigwe, said they were given the mandate by the Governor to hear from all concerned parties in order to bring lasting peace to the community.
He encouraged all those who submitted memoranda to come forward with any information they have regarding the traditional stool of Awka to aid the Commission in finding a solution to the issue.
Representatives from the two sections – Dr. Nwosu’s and Chief Ndigwe’s – were allowed to make presentations, after which both sections were given the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification from each speaker.
The public hearing was adjourned to reconvene today, Wednesday, at the Amphitheatre, Lighthouse, Awka.
