Suspension of three traditional rulers and four Presidents-General in Ezeagu Local Government Area has been announced by the Enugu State Government over alleged security-related misconduct.
The Enugu State Government has announced the suspension of three traditional rulers and four Presidents-General from Ezeagu Local Government Area over alleged misconduct linked to security infractions.
The suspension was announced on Thursday by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Charles Egumgbe, in a statement issued by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Emeka Nebeife.
The affected traditional rulers 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 in Ezeagu Local Government Area.
The suspended Presidents-General are Chief Samson Ike of Umuagba Owa Town Union, Chief Remigus Ozoanya of Ezema Owa Town Union, Chief Peter Igwebuike of Imezi Owa Town Union, and Chief Lazarus Ejim of Ogwumike Owa Town Union.
According to Egumgbe, the state government observed what it described as serious acts of misconduct bordering on security breaches in the affected autonomous communities.
He said the alleged actions were inconsistent with Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity in Enugu State.
The commissioner added that the conduct of the affected officials had damaged the state’s reputation and undermined the government’s significant investment in protecting lives and property.
“This has not only brought embarrassment to the state, sabotaged the huge investment of His Excellency in the security of lives and properties of Enugu people, but also brought disrepute to the revered traditional institution of the state,” he said.
Egumgbe explained that the suspension was issued in accordance with the provisions of the Traditional Rulers Law of Enugu State, 2024, and the Town Union Registration and Administration Law, 2025.
He noted that while details of the alleged offences were not disclosed, the suspension took effect from July 15, 2026, pending the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner added that the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs would take further administrative actions in line with the relevant laws after the investigation is concluded.
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