Women of Uzoagba Ancient Kingdom in Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, staged a peaceful protest on Friday against the council chairman, Justice Nze, accusing him of imposing a traditional ruler and President General (PG) on the community without due process.
The protesters, who marched to the council headquarters in Iho, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Respect Our Tradition”, “Uzoagba Ezeship Stool Is Not Hereditary”, and “We Say No to the Imposition of an Eze in Uzoagba”.
Speaking to journalists, Mrs. Maria Emetumba, President General of the Women Wing of Uzoagba Development Union (UDU), said the demonstration was to prevent bloodshed and crisis.
She stressed that since the matter is before a competent court, the chairman should allow the judiciary to decide before conducting any election.
A communique signed by the wing’s leadership, including Secretary-General Ezinne Patricia Ndukwu, warned that imposing electoral committee members for the UDU and Ezeship elections could spark unrest.
“The position of
