There is disquiet in Umuchigbo Iji Nike Autonomous Community, in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, following an alleged illegal appointment of a traditional ruler for the community.
DAILY POST reports that tension is building up in the area after reports emerged that a staff of office has been presented to the said ‘appointed monarch’.
According to the community’s constitution, a traditional ruler is to emerge through election.
However, reports that one Jude Agu has been named a traditional ruler without election has soaked the community with tension.
During a gathering at the community’s village square, which attracted hundreds of indigenes, they unanimously dec...
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Tension envelopes Enugu community over alleged imposition of traditional ruler
Source: Daily Post
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