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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has described permanent peace as non-negotiable prerequisite for grassroot development.
Soludo stated this at the Light House, Awka while presenting certificates of recognition to the Traditional Rulers of Nsugbe and Adazi-Nnukwu, Igwe John Nzekwesili Nweke and Igwe Aethelbirth Muoka respectively,
He charged the newly recognized traditional rulers to act as impartial fathers to all members of their respective domains.
Acknowledging challenges of leadership, the governor noted that opposition to authority is a long-standing reality.
He urged the monarchs to make every effort to ensure peace, emphasizing that they are now the fathers of all, embracing both supporters and critics alike.
Soludo further highlighted systemic issues in grassroots administration, revealing that the state is working on a New Community Administration Law designed to birth structured community governance.
He pointed out that communities are currently governed by voluntary town unions registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission, a system that has led to multiple rival factions and endless court cases regarding leadership and traditional rulership.
Contrasting this with higher tiers of government, the Governor remarked that factions only exist in communities because they are run by voluntary associations.
He enjoined veteran traditional rulers to guide the new entrants as the state works to evolve a new society through a bottom-up approach that will put Anambra communities on the global map.
Earlier, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Barr. Ifeanyi Ezeaka, remarked that both traditional rulers went through due process of law at the selection level.
“These new leaders are the first to be presented in Mr Governor second tenure, following twelve traditional rulers recognized during his first term, transitioning from the communities through the local government authorities before receiving final state approval,” he added.
Speaking to the media, the two traditional rulers assured the public of harmonizing their people to enthrone peace in their respective communities.
The event was also witnessed by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, alongside the Presidents-General of both communities.
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