*Withdraws his Staff of Office, other privileges
Abia State government has removed the traditional ruler of Azumini autonomous community in Ukwa East LGA, Eze Edward Ebere Eule, from office.
Eze Eule, who was suspended from office in February 2024 for alleged misconduct and actions unbecoming of a traditional ruler, has been finally removed as the monarch of his community by the government.
According to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Governor Alex Otti has approved the withdrawal of Staff of Office and Certificate of Recognition from Eze Eule.
Nwachukwu explained that the withdrawal of the staff of office and certificate of recognition was because of the alleged refusal of Eze Ebere Eule to comply with the directives stipulated in a letter of suspension given to him on February 23, 2024, in line with the provisions of sections 12, 14 and 20 of the Abia State Traditional Rulers and Autonomous Communities Amended Number 2 Law 2018.
Eule’s removal from office followed the report of a panel of inquiry set up by the government to investigate allegations of misconduct against him.
The panel, Nwachukwu further said, indicted Eze Edward Ebere.
He advised the removed monarch to cease parading himself as the traditional ruler of the Azumini autonomous community and to return the staff of office and certificate of recognition issued to him within 14 days from the day of the announcement.
The statement further affirmed that all rights and privileges previously accorded to the sacked traditional ruler have been withdrawn.
