By Ayodele Oni
Abia State Government has announced the dethronement of the Traditional Ruler of the Azumini autonomous community in Ukwa East Local Government, Eze Edward Ebere Eule.
A Government statement explained that the Traditional Ruler has been under suspension from office since February for alleged misconduct and actions unbecoming of a Traditional Ruler.
The statement, signed by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, stated that Governor Alex Otti has approved the withdrawal of staff of office and certificate of recognition from Eze Eule.
It explained that the action followed alleged refusal of Eze Ebere Eule to comply with the directives stipulated in a letter of suspension given to him on February 23, 2024, in line with the provisions of sections 12, 14 and 20 of the Abia State Traditional Rulers and Autonomous Communities Amended Number 2 Law 2018.
According to the statement, the removal of the traditional ruler was a result of allegations of misconduct brought against the former traditional ruler, for which the Abia State Government set up a panel of inquiry to investigate him.
The panel, the statement affirmed, indicted Eze Edward Ebere.
It advised the monarch to cease parading himself as the traditional ruler of the Azumini autonomous community and to return the staff of office and certificate of recognition issued to him within 14 days from the day of the announcement.
The statement further affirmed that all rights and privileges previously accorded to the sacked traditional ruler have been withdrawn.
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