Suspended Igwe Neni apologises for conferring chieftaincy title on Ifeanyi Ubah, begs Soludo
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~ Says no political motive in award
The Suspended Traditional ruler of Neni community in Anoacha local government area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness, Igwe Damian Ezeani, has tendered unreserved apology to the State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo over his conferment of chieftaincy title on Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.
Igwe Ezeani, said he did that out of ignorance of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Law 2020 as amended.
The Monarch begged Soludo to tamper Justice with Mercy, noting that the governor’s forgiveness will further sustain the already existing peace and unity Neni community is known for since his reign 23 years ago.
It was earlier reported that governor Soludo suspended the recognition of Igwe Ezeani as the traditional ruler of Neni town for honouring Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and others with Chieftaincy titles without the official approval of the state government.
Reacting further on the development while briefing Journalists at his Palace in Neni, on Wednesday, Igwe Ezeani, said he did that out of ignorance, noting that he didn’t know that a law to that effect was amended in 2020.
According to him, “I didn’t award the chieftaincy titles to Senator Ubah and others on political ground as being speculated in different quarters but based on their services to humanity.
“I was shocked when I received the suspension letter from someone via WhatsApp message. I am presently 73 years old.
“I was coronated as the Traditional ruler of the community on 10th May, 2003.
“I am a Catholic, a Knight of Saint Mulumba and the Anambra Central Senatorial District Traditional Ruler Council Chairman. I am not a pompous person. I am a humble person, a man of integrity to the core. I wouldn’t have done that if I had known.
“Since I received the letter, the development has set me thinking.
“I sincerely apologise to whosoever the Chieftaincy titles issue has offended to forgive me.
“And also if what I have done violated the State Traditional Rulers Code of Conduct, on behalf of myself, my cabinet members and the entire people of Neni community, I begged the governor to please forgive me, the Monarch appealed.
