The Abia State government has established a Board of Inquiry to investigate accusations of improper conduct leveled against certain traditional rulers in the state. This move follows the recent suspension of Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu, the traditional ruler of Ibom Isii autonomous community in Arochukwu LGA, for alleged abuse of office.
The Board of Inquiry, headed by Justice Igbo Akomas (Rtd) with Mrs Gold Dynoh as the Secretary, was inaugurated in Umuahia on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu.
During the inauguration, Commissioner Nwachukwu outlined the terms of reference for the board, which include summoning and questioning all relevant traditional rulers, presenting recommendations to Governor Alex Otti, and evaluating appropriate sanctions. The commissioner emphasized that the government's actions were aimed at preserving the integrity of the traditional institution in the state.
Nwachukwu clarified that the State government was not engaged in a witch-hunt but was committed to ensuring the maintenance of standards within the traditional institution. The Board of Inquiry is expected to submit its findings within three weeks.
The suspended Eze Kanu's supporters have expressed discontent, staging a solidarity march to protest what they perceive as an interference in their culture. They argue that the suspension lacks fairness, alleging that a harsh decision was made without affording the monarch a fair hearing.
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