By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
Governor David Umahi has ordered the indefinite suspension of the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo community, HRH Eze Josephat Ikegwu over insecurity and killings in the area.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Kenneth Ugbala directed him to handover all government property in his possession to the SSG before the close of work by, Monday October 17 2022.
“His Excellency, the Governor of the State, Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON has ordered the indefinite suspension of the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo community Eze Josephat Ikegwu from office for his inability to stop the ongoing killings in his area.
“Consequently, the Traditional Ruler of Ishinkwo Autonomous Community is to return all Government property in his possession including his Official Vehicle to the Secretary to the State Government/ Coordinating Commissioner on or before close of work on Monday, October 17, 2022.
“Please note that both the suspension and return of Government property takes effect immediately.”
