Badagry West Council Stops Unauthorized ‘eze Ndi-igbo’ Palace Project

 
The Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has suspended the ongoing “Eze Ndi-Igbo Palace Project,” described as unauthorized and contrary to the laws of Lagos State.

The action, according to a statement signed by Mesewaku M. Stephen, Esq., Head of Legal Services Unit, followed reports of a letter issued under the name of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Traditional Ruling Council, Badagry West LCDA, soliciting public funds for the construction of a “New Palace” and promoting the title Eze Ndi-Igbo of Badagry West LCDA.

The council, in the statement, said the title Eze Ndi-Igbo is not recognised under the Obas and Chiefs Law of Lagos State and therefore holds no legal or traditional standing in the state.

“While the Council recognises and appreciates the positive influence of the Igbo community in Badagry West LCDA, it will not allow any act or title that is alien to the laws of Lagos State to take root,” the statement read. “Anything not known to law remains an illegality.” it added.

Executive Chairman of the council, Mr. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren (RIKAY), was quoted as reaffirming that Badagry West LCDA remains one of the most peaceful and ethnically accommodating councils in Lagos State, adding that such peace is built on respect for the rule of law and constituted authorities.

“We do not oppose having a community leader among the Igbos to coordinate their social and administrative affairs.

“But such leadership must not be styled in a way that contradicts the chieftaincy laws or undermines the authority of recognised royal fathers - the Alapa of Apa Kingdom and the Akweno of Kweme Kingdom.” Yemaren said.

According to the council, all activities connected to the unauthorized palace project and the purported Eze Ndi-Igbo title have been ordered to stop immediately.

The directive, it added, has been communicated to the Alapa of Apa Kingdom, the Akweno of Kweme Kingdom, the Area Commander, Nigeria Police, Area ‘K’ Command, and the Divisional Police Officer, Seme Division.

The public was advised to disregard any fundraising or correspondence linked to the Eze Ndi-Igbo Palace Project in Badagry West LCDA.

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