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August 9, 2015

Anambra kingship tussle: Community exonorates Obiano

Anambra kingship tussle: Community exonorates Obiano

Gov. Obiano

BY Caleb Ayansina

Amanuke community in Anambra State has debunked the allegation that Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State supported Alphonsus Ezebuilo  or Dennis Ezebuilo in the race for the  Igwe of Amanuke.

Mr Adewale Aderele, counsel to Ezebuilo, said this in a statement in Abuja.

He said that of the two contenders for the kingship, his client emerged as the only candidate having passed through screening.

Aderele said that there was no tension in the community on the tussle a clear winner emerged after screening by the community elders.

According to him, Ezebuilo had the backing of Obiano contrary to media reports designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.