By Ononye VC
The Governor of Anambra State,Prof Charles Soludo has debunked the reports alleging that the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe was sacked by the state government.
He said the traditional ruler of Obosi Igwe Chidubem Iweka was appointed to succeed Achebe as the Anambra Traditional Rulers Council (TRC) chairman after the Onitsha monarch’s tenure expired.
Speaking at the inauguration of Operation Udo Ga Chi Security Operations, Soludo said: “The tenure of the serving executive members of the TRC has passed eight years and there was the need for a change of leadership.
“I approached the Agbogidi the Obi of Onitsha and we discussed two issues, which included the appointment of a new TRC chairman and the zoning arrangements.
“He told me that the next senatorial district to produce the next chairman of Anambra Central District. “Before now not all traditional rulers in Anambra were members of the TRC”,he said.
Meanwhile,the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe has congratulated Igwe Chidubem Iweka, the traditional ruler of Obosi (Eze Obosi) on his appointment as Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC). Achebe, in his congratulatory message in Onitsha by his Chief of Staff, Chief Osita Anionwu during the week, pledged support and encouragement to enable Iweka succeed.
He explained that he was unavoidably absent at the meeting where Iweka was appointed due to a clash with an earlier scheduled event outside Anambra.
He said: “As the governor told me, your appointment was based on extensive consultations, which became your mandate to lead the council on a solid foundation.
“As your predecessor, I offer my full support and encouragement to you always in your capacity as chairman and I wish you well”.
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