The Enugu State Government has suspended three traditional rulers and four President-Generals (PGs) of town unions in Ezeagu Local Government Area over alleged misconduct linked to security breaches in their communities.
The affected monarchs 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-General of Umuagba Owa Town Union, Chief Samson Ike; President-General of Ezema Owa Town Union, Chief Remigus Ozoanya; President-General of Imezi Owa Town Union, Chief Peter Igwebuike; and President-General of Ogwumike Owa Town Union, Chief Lazarus Ejim.
The suspension was conveyed in separate letters signed by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Charles Egumgbe, who said the decision followed findings of what the government described as serious acts of misconduct bordering on security infractions within the affected autonomous communities.
According to the state government, the alleged actions of the suspended community leaders have not only compromised security but also embarrassed the state and undermined ongoing efforts and investments by the administration to safeguard lives and property across Enugu.
The letters stated that the conduct attributed to the affected officials runs contrary to Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance stance on insecurity and conflicts with his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace, law and order across the state.
The government explained that the suspension was issued pursuant to the powers conferred on the Commissioner under the Traditional Rulers Law of Enugu State, 2024, and the Town Union Registration and Administration Law, 2025.
It added that further administrative actions would be taken in accordance with the relevant provisions of the laws governing traditional institutions and town unions in the state.
