The traditional ruler of Omor community in Ayamelum Local Government Area, Igwe Chris Oranu has advised his colleagues to desist from playing partisan politics in the state.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Igwe Oranu while speaking to newsmen at his palace recently noted that traditional stool is a sacred position in the society and should be expected to serve the interest of their people and reaffirmed his commitment to non-partisanship, emphasizing that a traditional ruler should remain neutral in political matters, offering support to the government of the day.
Oranu maintained that the citizens of his community, including political figures are all his subjects and that everyone residing within his community should be loved in equal measures including political gladiators.
The Omor monarch expressed his unalloyed support for the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, noting that his loyalty lies in ensuring the welfare of his people through collaboration with the government.
The royal father made it clear that he sees his role as fostering unity and supporting policies that promote the development of Anambra State.
Speaking on the upcoming local government elections in the state, Igwe Oranu highlighted the importance of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) in ensuring credible and transparent elections and explained that ANSIEC is legally empowered to oversee the electoral processes in the state as it was established by law.
Igwe Oranu expressed confidence in the leadership of ANSIEC, chaired by Magistrate Genevieve Osakwe, and praised the framework that guarantees the commission’s independence and operational integrity.
He described Magistrate Osakwe as an erudite scholar, well equipped to lead the commission through the upcoming local government election to deliver on the mandate given them.
According to Igwe Oranu, Magistrate Osakwe’s character and professional integrity makes her well-suited for the task of ensuring free and fair election and called on all stakeholders to support the leadership of ANSIEC as they prepare for the election for them to conduct an election that reflects the will of the people.
