Ikpeazu stops illegal coronation of emir in non existent Abia Emirate Council
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia
Abia State Government on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, aborted a planned illegal coronation of an Emir in the state by the Hausa community which had also surreptitiously carved up Aba into an Emirate Council.
Though the date for the coronation was not disclosed, the government said its attention has been drawn to a proposed coronation of an Emir for Aba Emirate Council.
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, gave marching orders to security agencies to ensure that no such coronation takes place in any part of the state in order not to breach the existing peace in the state.
Government was categorical that there was nothing like Aba Emirate Council in the state and issued stern warning to those behind such plot to desist forthwith or face the full weight of the law.
Ezem’s statement on Wednesday afternoon reads:
“The attention of Government of Abia State has been drawn to a proposed coronation of one Sarki Shehu Bello 11 as the Emir of Aba Emirate Council without recourse to Government.
“Government wishes to warn all involved in this unauthorized and illegal coronation to stop forthwith or be prepared to face the full weight of the law.
“Government hereby directs the immediate cancellation of the proposed illegal coronation as there is nothing like Aba Emirate Council in the State.
“Government further warns all residents in the state, especially those resident in Aba, to be law abiding.
“Law enforcement agents have been directed to swing into action and ensure that no such event capable of breaching the existing peace in the state takes place in Aba or any part of the State.”
