I' m Not On The Run- Eze Imo

 Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, Friday, denied media reports that he took to his heels after the Chief Justice of Imo State, Justice B.U Njemanze charged him of contempt of Court.

Eze Imo said he was overseas when he was informed of the Court action. He added that he will decline comments on the matter since it is before a Court of law.

Speaking to newsmen at his golden palace, New Owerri, he said proactive steps have been taken by the Council to ensure that the traditional institution in the State live up to expectation.

He added that the since he emerged Chairman of the Council, Traditional rulers have heaved a sigh of relief, unlike in the past where they lived in fear.

Ohiri added that the Council has grown in stature and size courtesy of his innovations in the council such as the traditional rulers’ parliament.

 He debunked claims in some quarters that the forthcoming elections to kick start the Community Government Council scheduled to hold 0n 15^th December, 2011 across the communities in the State has been hijacked. He said the CGC is not an invitation to chaos, but to ensure that the grassroots in the State become democratic.

This he pointed out will enable communities in the State to benefit hugely from the Rescue Mission of the Rochas Okorocha Administration.

He added that the traditional institution in the State has been revitalized to play its role in the State, urging journalists in the State to cross check their facts before publication.