Kufre George
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has cautioned traditional rulers and heads of Local Government Councils to endeavour to operate within the ambience of the law and permissible boundaries of their offices in the discharge of their duties.The Governor handed the caution at the Swearing-in and Presentation of Staff of Office to the Paramount Ruler of Ini Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Udoette Edon and certification of nine newly recognized clan heads, yesterday, at the Traditional Rulers Council Chambers in Uyo.Governor Emmanuel, while appreciating the contributions and support of the traditional institution to the success of his administration, congratulated the newly sworn-in royal fathers and tasked them to be guided by their oath of office in carrying out their functions. He particularly eulogized the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Frank Archibong, for always delivering on the mandate of his office without fail.The Akwa Ibom Chief Executive also used the occasion to sue for synergy between the local government and the traditional institutions, while admonishing traditional rulers from village heads upwards to accord due respect to those higher in hierarchy.According to him, the Local Government Chairmen are the closest to the traditional institution and should do everything possible to accord the traditional institution due regard and recognition as stipulated by the law and help bridge the gap between them and the state government.
