Nteje Community In Anambra Suspends PG Over Alleged Abuse Of Office
Nteje community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has suspended its President General, Dr Nnamdi Iloduba, over allegations of embezzlement and misconduct.
The community reached the decision to suspend Iloduba following a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Nteje Development Union on May 9, after a review of some of the complaints against him.
A letter to the suspended President General stated that the suspension was with immediate effect and that the BoT would sit on the matter and come up with their findings in 60 days.
The letter signed by Ibefune Charles and Nnamdi Chikendu, Chairman and secretary respectively of NDU BoT directed Augustine Modika, Vice President of NDU to take full administrative control of the Union.
Some of the alleged offenses of Iloduba include embezzlement of community funds, imposition of illegal taxes, perjury, illegal amendment of NDU constitution, abuse of office and forgery of certificates of recognition for smaller villagers.
“Illegal and unconstitutional amendment of NDU Constitution to grant yourself a tenure elongation, multiple petitions from various villages and quarters alleging high -handedness, extortion, and abuse of office.
“Issuance of forged certificate of recognition to a minor village chairman in contravention of the letters and spirits of the Nteje Development Union Constitution.
“Consequently, you are hereby directed to cease all official activities and relinquish all records, assets, and properties belonging to NDU immediately,” it said.
The ousted President General was directed to submit all financial and administrative documents to the BoT for verification and accountability purposes.
“You’re to comply with the investigation process during which an Investigative Panel will assess the claims against you.
“Failure to comply with this directive shall result in immediate legal actions being taken against you in accordance with relevant laws,” it said.
