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The traditional ruler of Uromi (Ojuromi of Uromi) Zaiki Edenojie II, has been suspended by the Edo state government for failing to apologize to a woman he assaulted on September 28.
A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, said
the government had initially suspended the traditional ruler for for 7 days. Days later, he reconciled with the woman and her family members.
"It is instructive to note that in your “Letter of Apology” of 28th October, 2016, you trivialised the gravity of your misconduct by describing what took place in public glare on the 28th of September, where you were the assailant as an ‘altercation’ and ‘family affair’.
"The governor observed in your letter of apology that your activities since you were initially suspended from office as Ojuromi of Uromi have raised issues that require further determination.
"To ridicule the Edo State government and deride the directive that you apologise to Ms. Okoebor, you proceeded to organise a ‘forgiveness Session’ in your palace in your capacity as Ojuromi, wearing a crown even when you were still suspended from office, purporting to be ‘forgiving’ Ms. Okoebor."
Apart from the assault, he also reportedly took over cattle market and stalls built by cattle market operators,banned eight butchers from doing business in Uromi market, among other infractions.
In addition to being suspended, his remuneration from the 5 per cent monthly FAC allocation to the LG will also be donated to orphanages during the period of suspension.
A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, said
the government had initially suspended the traditional ruler for for 7 days. Days later, he reconciled with the woman and her family members.
"It is instructive to note that in your “Letter of Apology” of 28th October, 2016, you trivialised the gravity of your misconduct by describing what took place in public glare on the 28th of September, where you were the assailant as an ‘altercation’ and ‘family affair’.
"The governor observed in your letter of apology that your activities since you were initially suspended from office as Ojuromi of Uromi have raised issues that require further determination.
"To ridicule the Edo State government and deride the directive that you apologise to Ms. Okoebor, you proceeded to organise a ‘forgiveness Session’ in your palace in your capacity as Ojuromi, wearing a crown even when you were still suspended from office, purporting to be ‘forgiving’ Ms. Okoebor."
Apart from the assault, he also reportedly took over cattle market and stalls built by cattle market operators,banned eight butchers from doing business in Uromi market, among other infractions.
In addition to being suspended, his remuneration from the 5 per cent monthly FAC allocation to the LG will also be donated to orphanages during the period of suspension.
