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Igwe Obosi, Chidubem Iweka emerges Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council

The Traditional Rulers of Obosi, in Idemili North Council Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka has emerged as the new Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council.

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo made the appointment and inaugurated him during the signing into law of Anambra Homeland Security Law, Launching of Special Security Operation “Udo-ga-Achi” and inauguration of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council held at the International Convention Centre Awka over the weekend.

Eze Iweka III is to work with three chairmen of traditional rulers’ council across the three senatorial districts who will serve as the Vice Chairmen of the State Council.

Also, all recognized traditional rulers in the state are automatic members of the State Traditional Rulers Council.

This was sequel to the recent amendment of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Law which specified that the Governor shall appoint a Chairman from among the council members on a rotational basis, serving a three-year term, with a special one-year extension among others.

Based on this amended law, the new chairman is from Anambra Central Senatorial District, succeeds the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe who is from Anambra North.

Responding, Igwe Chidubem Iweka said he will succeed in his new position with the help of God Almighty, having been in the council for over a decade and knew the rules of traditional rulership.

“I call on all the traditional rulers in the state to rally round me to speak with one voice and sort out our problems in the past.

“We will apply our wealth of knowledge and experience. We have the finest traditional council in the country, made up of professionals from every aspect of the society.

“Therefore, if we can apply our wealth of experience and expertise, we can assist the governor in moving Anambra state forward.” ###

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