THREE Anambra State traditional rulers who conferred chieftaincy titles to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represents the Anambra South senatorial zone, have withdrawn the titles.
Ubah and Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo have been in a long-running feud since the former ran against the latter in the previous election.
Meanwhile, during the Christmas season, numerous traditional rulers in the state bestowed several titles on Ubah, who is well-known for being a prominent politician with vast support.
They are Igwe Gerald Obunadike Mbamalu of Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area, Igwe Onwuamaeze Damian Ezeani of Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area, and Igwe F.E. Ebelendu of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local Government Area.
However, Soludo suspended the erring traditional rulers, alleging a lack of due procedure in title awards as outlined in the traditional rulers’ council statute.
In response, yesterday night, the traditional rulers issued an apology to the governor and withdrew their titles.
In a press release by the Press Secretary to the state governor, Christian Aburime said: “The monarchs have respectively apologized to Anambra State Government and withdrawn and canceled the phantom chieftaincy titles conferred on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as it contravenes the State Traditional Rulers’ law.
“This action by the three traditional rulers was in direct contravention of the State Traditional Rulers’ code, which outlines the rules and regulations regarding the granting and revocation of chieftaincy titles.
“Consequently, the titles of Ikemba Ojoto, Odenjiinji Neni, and Dike Eji Eje Ogu earlier bestowed on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah have been withdrawn and cancelled by the three Igwes.
“This was contained in their respective letters of apology to the State Government which also confirmed the withdrawal and cancellation of the Chieftaincy titles which they variously described as nullity.”
