Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has issued a certificate of recognition to John Nweke as the traditional ruler of Nsugbe Community in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state, despite a court order barring his purported election.
Mr Soludo issued the certificate of recognition to Mr Nweke on Tuesday after he reportedly emerged as the traditional ruler of the community in a controversial election on Sunday that was barred by an order of a state high court in Anambra.
“Respectfully, Barrister John Nzekwesili Nweke is now officially the Igwe (traditional ruler) of Nsugbe,” the governor declared during a meeting with traditional rulers in the state at the Government House on Tuesday.
He subsequently presented him with a certificate of recognition.
Mr Nweke is the elder brother of Tobechukwu Nweke, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Anambra State.
