Imo Govt House invasion: Monarchs demand apology
February 14, 2015
Written by Okodili NDIDI, Owerri
TRADITIONAL rulers in Imo State, yesterday, demanded an unreserved apology from the Minister of State for Education, Professor Viola Onwuliri, for mobilizing widows across the state to invade the Imo State Government House, carrying a mock coffin.
The monarchs observed that the action of the minister, which has been widely condemned, amounted to a desecration of the traditions and customs of the people, which they said will not be tolerated by the traditional institution.
Briefing newsmen at the Traditional Rulers’ Parliament, the Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Ohiri, stated that the activities and utterances of the minister concerning issues in the state are unbecoming of a woman of her position.
According to him, “we are still mourning the death of her husband, Professor Celestine Onwuliri, who was a worthy son of the state. But since after his death, Viola has gone wild, going about the place making trouble and getting involved in matters that do not concern her.
“She is not the only female minister in the country. She should borrow a leaf from other women who have not used their position to incite crisis in their states. She has the right to join any political party and work for any candidate of her choice, but she must not desecrate the land. “We have resolved that she should tender an unreserved apology to Imo people for ridiculing the custom of the people. She has the rights to do her politics, but she must not desecrate the laws of the land.”
However, when contacted, the Media Assistant to the Minister, Mr. Emmanuel Emeruem, described the allegation as blackmail from the Government House. He said it was conceived to tarnish the image of the minister.
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