By Ijeoma Agbafo
The Enugu State Government has suspended three traditional rulers and four President-Generals in Ezeagu Local Government Area over alleged misconduct bordering on security breaches in their communities.
The Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Charles Egumgbe, announced the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the affected traditional rulers were Igwe C. Ozoigbokwe of Umuaji, Imezi Owa Autonomous Community, Igwe Leo Nechi of Imezi Owa Autonomous Community and Igwe Benedict Adinde of Umuagba Autonomous Community.
The suspended President-Generals are Chief Samson Ike of Umuagba Owa Town Union, Chief Remigus Ozoanya of Ezema Owa Town Union, Chief Peter Igwebuike of Imezi Owa Town Union and Chief Lazarus Ejim of Ogwumike Owa Town Union.
Egumgbe said the government took the decision after observing what it described as serious acts of misconduct linked to security infractions, noting that such actions were contrary to Gov. Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity. He added that the alleged conduct had embarrassed the state and undermined efforts to safeguard lives and property.
The commissioner said the suspension, which took effect on July 15, was in line with the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Law, 2024, and the Town Union Registration and Administration Law, 2025. He added that the suspension would remain in force pending the conclusion of investigations, after which further administrative action would be taken in accordance with the law.
