Anambra Government Rejects Chieftaincy Title Awarded To Minister Bianca Ojukwu, Says It Was Conferred By Fake Traditional Ruler

The Anambra State government has officially disowned the chieftaincy title of “Anyanwu N’Awalu Ora” reportedly given to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu. In a statement, the government clarified that the title did not follow the proper traditional protocols and was granted by an individual with no recognized authority.

The statement identified Chief Austin C. Ndigwe as the person who conferred the title, stressing that he is not a legitimate traditional ruler in Awka or anywhere in Anambra State, describing him instead as “simply an impostor.” The government urged the public and relevant institutions to disregard the title, reiterating its commitment to preserving the integrity of traditional institutions and customary practices in the state.

Officials emphasized that any legitimate conferment of chieftaincy titles in Anambra follows a formal process under recognized traditional authorities, and deviations from this procedure would be considered null and void.