South-East Traditional Rulers Reject Bribery Allegations

South-East Traditional Rulers Reject Bribery Allegations

HRM Eze E.C. Okeke, Chairman of the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers, has refuted social media rumors suggesting that traditional rulers in the South-East are accepting bribes from Fulani herdsmen to permit cattle grazing in the region……. CONTINUE READING

In a press statement, Eze Okeke condemned the allegations, which originated from a TikTok video purportedly by a Fulani herdsman. The video claimed that herdsmen pay large sums to Igbo traditional rulers for extended access to local forests for grazing.

Eze Okeke criticized the claims as false and exaggerated, stating that although he typically would not address such vague rumors, he felt compelled to respond due to the potential for increased tension and distrust within the community.

He emphasized the importance of countering such damaging allegations that lack evidence, noting that the Council would take action against any monarch found engaging in corrupt practices.

Eze Okeke reassured the public that the Council maintains strict ethical standards and urged those with concrete evidence of any wrongdoing to come forward. He called on Southeast residents to dismiss the unfounded accusations and avoid being influenced by such misleading narratives.

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