Abia State Government has suspended the traditional ruler of Azumini Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area in the state,, Eze Edward Ebere Eule, for alleged misconduct.
This was made known in a press release signed by Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, at the weekend.
The monarch was equally ordered to immediately render account of N8 million community electricity funds allegedly deposited in a bank account.
The royal father was suspended for 30 days following some recommendations from the Board of Inquiry constituted by the Abia State government to investigate alleged misconducts by some traditional rulers in Abia State.
Commissioner said that the monarch would remain suspended from office until he complies with the recommendations of the Board of Inquiry within 30 days.
He added that the traditional ruler was also ordered by the Board of Inquiry to immediately revoke the dissolution of unions, associations or organizations which he allegedly carried out without due process.
The traditional ruler of Ibom Isii in Arochukwu LGA, Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu was in January, 2024, removed by the State government following the recommendations of the Board of Inquiry set up by the State government to investigate petitions brought against some monarchs in the State.
The State government disclosed that Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu was involved in alleged misconduct.
