From Ifeoma Ejiofor, Onitsha
Otu Omenani Ojoto Akanasato and G-24 Group, the custodian of culture and tradition in Ojoto community in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, has appealed Gov Charles Soludo to help restore sanity in the community.
The group appealed to the governor to call the community’s monarch, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu to order over allegations made against him.
In a letter to Soludo dated January 11, 2024 endorsed by Chief Anthony Uzoekwe (Chairman, Otu Omenani Ojoto Akanasato), Innocent Okoye (Secretary), Mr. Onyedika Offor (Chairman, G-24 Ojoto) and Joe Okechukwu(Secretary), the group prayed the governor to set up a high level panel of inquiry to look into the allegation.
The group called for the sanction of Igwe Mbamalu if found culpable, as provided by the Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Laws 2007 and 2020 as amended.
Speaking with reporters last week at the Government House, Awka following a protest letter submitted to the Governor’s Office and that of Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Vice-Chairman of Otu Omenani Ojoto Akanasato, Ndubueze Michael Obi accused the current leadership of failing to follow the guidelines of the Constitution.
He said, “Ojoto Community has a constitution in place but the present leadership of the community has failed to follow the guidelines,”
Also speaking, Chairman of G-24 Ojoto, Onyedika Offor, prayed Soludo to end the act of lawlessness and impunity which has led to the desecration of the traditions of the Ojoto land.
