Chieftaincy title saga: Soludo is just jealous of me — Ifeanyi Ubah
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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the lawmaker representing Anambra South senatorial district, has reacted to the suspension of the traditional ruler of Neni, a community in Anaocha local government area of the State.
NewsBand reported on Tuesday that governor Chukwuma Soludo suspended HRH Igwe Damian O. Ezeani, the paramount ruler of Neni Town, for breaching the official Code of Conduct that governs traditional rulers in the state.
The action was taken after Igwe Damian conferred a chieftaincy title to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a member of the All Progressives Congress who is reportedly gearing up to dislodge governor Soludo in 2025 gubernatorial election.
His suspension was announced by the State Commissioner for local government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Mr. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne.
The paramount ruler is said to have conferred the title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah without adhering to the established protocol, which mandates obtaining permission from the traditional ruler of the recipient’s community and clearance from the ministry.
But while speaking with newsmen over the suspension of the paramount ruler, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah said governor Soludo took the action because he is frustrated following his rising political popularity.
He said, “The entire game is all about politics. Soludo is frustrated by my rising popularity. I’m not the only person to receive a chieftaincy title. Former Chief of Army Staff Buratai was honoured within the same period; Vice President Kashim Shettima was also honoured; Mr President was honoured in absentia. Why is my own different?”
“The governor is frustrated by my acceptance and popularity; he is jittery about the next governorship election, but I leave him to his conscience.”
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Ubah, in October 2023, left the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He was later received into the party in December, alongside another grassroots politician, Senator Uche Ekwunife.
Some political pundits have predicted there could be a possible alliance between the duo to unseat Soludo in the 2025 governorship election.
However, this may have stirred some emotions among members of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and the state government.
Anambra is one of the states that holds off-season elections. Its governorship election would be due in 2025.
