From Isaac Ojo Awka
Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and traditional rulers in the state over the peaceful resolution of their misunderstanding.
Ezeonwuka thanked Soludo for reinstating Igwe Damian Ezeani, the traditional ruler of Neni Community who was suspended for alleged non compliance to traditional rulers Code Of Conduct.
Gov Soludo in a meeting he recently had with the traditional rulers announced the acceptance of the apology of traditional rulers who flouted the rules and also lifted the suspension of Ezeani.
Soludo at the meeting said he was committed to the welfare of traditional rulers and also set up a committee for proper constitution of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council in line with the provision of the Law.
Ezeonwuka who is the founder of Ogilisi Igbo Foundation, an Igbo Socio Cultural organisation said the parties demonstrated uncommon maturity in handling the misunderstanding .
“I want to thank Mr Governor and our royal fathers for the way the managed the crisis.
“They have demonstrated understanding, they have shown that reason still prevails, they action has restored the dignity of the traditional stool and that of the collective Igbo nation,” he said
Ezeonwuka said he was happy that the situation did not generate further as expected by many people adding that Anambra was not ready for that type of confusion.
He however called on the committee to do a diligent work and address the gray areas exposed by events of the last three weeks with the aim of forestalling future occurrence.
