Controversy in Abia community over conferment of chieftaincy titles 

Fresh contention has erupted successful Obilonu Autonomous Community successful Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State pursuing the alleged conferment of chieftaincy titles connected immoderate individuals by the accepted ruler of the community, Eze L.O. Uche, contempt a restraining bid issued by an Abia State High Court.

An Abia State High Court presided implicit by Justice Enyinnaya Okezie had, connected December 17, 2025, successful Okpuala Ngwa, restrained Eze L.O. Uche and 2 different respondents from bestowing chieftaincy titles connected individuals pending the determination of a substantive exertion earlier the court.

However, the applicant successful the suit and a subordinate of the council, Emeka Chukwunenye, has expressed interest that the accepted ruler went up to confer chieftaincy titles successful alleged disobedience of the tribunal order.

Chukwunenye, who filed the suit connected behalf of the Council/Obilonu Town Development Union, Umunneochi LGA, said the accepted ruler did not consult the Obilonu Town Development Union earlier taking captious decisions affecting the community.

He claimed that the alleged disobedience of the tribunal bid successful Suit No. HIN/FR276/2025 is presently causing hostility successful the community, adding that it violated Article 18 of the Obilonu Community Constitution.

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