The Ebonyi State Government yesterday announced the lifting of a suspension earlier slammed on the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Ukawu autonomous community in Onicha Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The traditional ruler, Josephat Ikegwu, was suspended last month following renewed hostility between his community and their neighbours, Abaomege, both in Onicha LGA of the state.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Uchenna Orji, who announced the recall of the royal father, said the development followed gradual return of peace within the area. Orji made the disclosure yesterday as part of the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting.
He said: “Exco resolved to lift the suspension of the traditional ruler of Isinkwo Ukawu, effective November 26, 2022. Exco noted that there had been decorum and abatement of hostilities since the suspension of the traditional ruler. Exco directed that the traditional ruler must undertake to continue to keep the peace in the area, as a condition for his reinstatement.”
