Traditional Stool tears Anambra community apart as two monarchs emerge

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Chukwudi Ndubeze

There is tension in Aguluzigbo community in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state following the emergence of two monarchs in the kingdom, Chief Rufus Ugochinyelu Iloduba and Engr. Chuka Barth Asouzu.


Iloduba emerged winner in a keenly contested traditional rulership poll held at Aguluzigbo town hall amidst tight security, after pulling 810 votes to defeat Asouzu, who garnered 113 votes.

The Chairman of the electoral committee, Hon. Uche Egbebuike, disclosed that the election which started at 9am and ended by 1pm on Friday had a total of 2552 registered voters from across six villages, with 963 accredited, 923 valid votes and 40 voided votes.

However, Asouzu and his teaming supporters who described the election as a kangaroo and full of irregularities, said he would consult with his people to find out the next line of action.

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“Whatever is not proper is not proper. We saw it coming and informed the appropriate authorities. Even though this constitution was not proper, we said it should be followed to later if the election must hold without an amendment. But it was still floated. What they did today did not follow our constitution. The Chairman of the electoral committee resigned. So, also his secretary. That is to show you that something was wrong with the election. I will consider the next thing to do,” Asouzu stated.

According to him, plans to be at the venue of the election was also frustrated due to threats to his life by unknown persons monitoring him with unregistered vehicles. 

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“This election does not hold water. One man cannot decide for us who to elect. Didn’t you see the security men they used to harass and intimidate opponents at the socalled election ground. Also, most of our teaming supporters have travelled back since the election could not hold on 28 or 31st December 2020 as planned. Therefore, I want to let you know that Engr. Asouzu remains our Igwe-elect. We won’t recognise any other person,” a youth and supporter of Asouzu, who identified himself as Mr Uche added.

But an illustrious son of the soil and former Senator representing  Anambra Central district, Senator Victor Umeh, described the outcome of the election as people choice, which according to him, proved Aguluzigbo as one of the most peaceful community in Anambra state.

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“It was a very peaceful election. There was no interference. People voted for their rightful candidate. My people have resisted an attempt by some people to breach the peace and unity of our dear town. There is nowhere minority will defeat the majority. They have been using propaganda in the media against this man (Rufus) that he is an illiterate.

“This is a man who graduated with a second class upper division in philosophy. He concluded his Master’s degree last year. He is a man of the people. I thank the Honourable Commissioner of Police, CP John Abang who provided us with a very tight security. Six different police unit commander and others were drafted to our tow.

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