Udumaeze in Council Dissolves Women Leadership, Sanctions Women Over Sponsored Protest In Umuahia Against Senator Orji Kalu
The Udumaeze in Council, the highest traditional authority in Ohafia, has dissolved the leadership of a group of women who recently travelled to Umuahia to protest against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.
The Council said the women acted without the knowledge or approval of the community’s traditional leadership. During the protest, they reportedly issued threats and death wishes, actions the Council described as a serious violation of Ohafia customs and values.
After its meeting, the Udumaeze in Council announced the immediate dissolution of the women’s leadership involved in the protest. It also imposed a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000) on them. The Council stressed that no group has the right to speak or act on behalf of Ohafia without proper authorisation.
The traditional rulers stated that Ohafia culture does not support the public use of curses, threats, or inflammatory language, especially in political matters. They warned that any future action capable of bringing the community into disrepute would attract stronger disciplinary measures.
