- A Nigerian man is worried about the declining standard of traditional rulers in Igbo land.
- He believes that the independence of these rulers is diminishing.
- The region lacks brave and respected monarchs that once symbolized the dignity of Igbo traditions.
A Nigerian man has expressed concern over what he described as the declining standard and independence of traditional rulers in Igbo land.
According to him, the region no longer has the kind of brave and highly respected monarchs who once represented the dignity and strength of Igbo traditional institutions.
He recalled the era of traditional rulers who, according to him, were not afraid to protect their honour even in the presence of powerful individuals.
“We No Longer Have Respectable Kings And Traditional Rulers In Igbo Land. Brave And Well-Respected Igbo Kings Like The One Who Welcomed Queen Elizabeth To Nigeria. A King Who Refused To Bow And Chose To Preserve His Honour And Dignity Are No Longer What We See Today.
“The Ones We Have Now Are Selected And Crowned By Governors, Making Them Nothing More Than Political Puppets. Just Look At How Some Of Them Disgraced Themselves Before Tinubu’s Wife In The Name Of Giving Her a Chieftaincy Title.
“This Is Not The Standard Our Forefathers Set For Us. Our Traditional Institutions Deserve Honour, Independence And Dignity.”
The speaker argued that the growing influence of politicians in the selection and recognition of traditional rulers has weakened the authority and independence of the institutions.
He further called for a return to the values associated with traditional leadership, stressing that monarchs should be respected for their courage, dignity and ability to stand independently of political interests.
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