The Enugu State Government has suspended three traditional rulers and four President-Generals of communities in Ezeagu Local Government Area over alleged acts of misconduct linked to security infractions in their respective communities.
The suspended traditional rulers are 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.
Also suspended are the President-Generals of four town unions: 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.
According to suspension letters signed by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Charles Egumgbe, the state government observed what it described as serious acts of misconduct bordering on security breaches within the affected autonomous communities.
The government stated that the alleged actions had brought embarrassment to the state and undermined its efforts and investments in protecting lives and property across Enugu State.
The letters further noted that the alleged conduct contravenes Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity and is inconsistent with the administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and public safety.
The suspension was issued pursuant to the powers vested in the Commissioner under the Traditional Rulers Law of Enugu State, 2024, and the Town Union Registration and Administration Law, 2025.
The Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs said it would take further administrative actions in line with the relevant provisions of the law.
