South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill

Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness

Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law.

The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for sponsoring the bill in the parliament.

The traditional rulers made the commitments during the visit of the deputy speaker to Igbere Ward A and B.

“Recall that representative Kalu who represents Bende federal constituency in Abia State on Saturday, August 3, commenced a tour of the 13 electoral wards that made up the constituency.”

Speaking on behalf of Igbere traditional rulers, Eze Roland Ekeoma lauded President Tinubu for signing the SEDC bill into law, also commended Kalu for effectively representating the constituency.

A statement by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that the monarch decorated the deputy speaker in special cultural attire and handed him a machete, signifying strength and encouragement.

The traditional rulers also offered prayers for greater political heights, emphasizing their unalloyed support for representative Kalu.

Editing by Julian Adetinuyo