Anambra traditional rulers move to reconcile Obi, Obiano

WORRIED over the sour relationship between Governor Willie Obiano and his predecessor, Peter Obi, traditional rulers in Anambra State have expressed desire to end the rift in the over­all interest of the state.

Addressing newsmen at the weekend, spokes­person of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, (HRH) Igwe Chris Onyekwuluje dis­closed plans by the monarchs from Anambra North to jointly confer both governors with spe­cial chieftaincy titles.

Igwe Onyekwuluje dismissed insinuations that the face off was getting out of hand, insist­ing that people were merely blowing the entire issue out of proportion.

He enjoined former governor Peter Obi to see his successor as his friend and political son and overlook any misgivings or shortcomings that might bring disaffection between them.

Onyekwuluje, who is the Igwe of Umunya, praised governor Peter Obi for his unprecedent­ed record of achievements during his tenure as governor.

He cited the area of infrastructure develop­ment in Anambra North as one which the people would ever be grateful for, listing such projects as the construction of Nteje/Umunya Road, Omor/Umumbo Road, reconstruction of Abuba Square /Nando Afor /Igbariam Road among others.

The traditional ruler also cited the massive employment of youths and school leavers, which helped tremendously to reduce crime, es­pecially kidnapping and youth restiveness.

While enumerating Peter Obi’s achievements, Igwe Onyekwuluje noted that top among them was ensuring that the governorship position went to Anambra North Zone, which had never produced a governor.

From Petrus Obi, Enugu