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| Governor Okorocha in group photograph with Traditional Rulers in diaspora at the Government House, Owerri |
The
Igbo Traditional Rulers in diaspora popularly called Eze Ndigbo have accused
EzeCletus Ilomuanya of being the architect of the disunity that has continued
to rock the traditional institution in the South-East geo-political zone of
Nigeria..
Speaking during a courtesy visit to
Governor Rochas Okorocha at the Government House,Owerri by the traditional
rulers in diaspora, the national president, Eze Nwabueze Ohazuruike, Eze Npume
11 of Lagos State, said the self-acclaimed Chairman of South-East Council of
Traditional Rulers in pursuit of selfish agenda, destabilized the unity of the
Igbos living in other States of the federation.
He maintained that the unity of Ndigbo in
the country remains paramount and would not be jeopardize by a self-seeking and
power drunk politician who parades himself as a traditional ruler, adding that
Eze Ndigbo in diaspora remains an institution that has continued to promote unity
and welfare of Ndigbo in diaspora.
The monarch applauded the governor for his monumental
achievements in the State especially in the areas or infrastructural
development and road construction.
Eze Ohazuruike described as unacceptable
the constant killing of Ndigbo especially in the northern part of the country
and appealed to Governor Okorocha to reach out to the families that lost their
love ones to the violence by the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
He also commended the governor for the
establishment of Community Government Council in the State and asked him to
extend same to them in diaspora.
In his response, the Imo State governor,
Owelle Rochas Okorocha urged Ndigbo and Ezes in Diaspora to always ensure a peaceful
co-existence and unity in their host States.
He announced the endorsement of their
positions by the State government and disclosed plans by government to issue
them with proper staff of office to enable them operate and coordinate the
affairs of Ndigbo effectively.
The governor urged Ndigbo to regard
themselves as residents of the areas they found themselves and to respect the
tradition and culture of their host communities.
Governor Okorocha used the opportunity to
inform them that the Community
Government Council of his administration is aimed at bringing development and
government to the grassroots and assured them that his government would
consider extending same to Ndigbo in diaspora.
He promised to liaise with other governors
in the south east to put up a trust fund to help those affected by the
unfortunate killings by the Boko Haram sect.
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