Cletus Ilomuanya behind disunity in Igboland, says Traditional Rulers in diaspora

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.