Anambra State Government has suspended Mbazulike Iloka, the newly sworn-in Transition Committee Chairman, Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) over the sudden death of his wife, Chidiebere, on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
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This was communicated in a letter dated August, 11, 2022 and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Tonycollins Nwabuwanne.
According to the letter, Iloka’s suspension was necessary due to the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death and to allow the completion of investigations.
Part of the letter reads: “Following the sad and sudden death of your wife, late Mrs Chidiebere Iloka, on the 7 of August, 2022, there has been a massive public outcry over the circumstances leading to the cause of her death, including alleged possible homicide.
“While you are presumed innocent until the completion of investigations, it has become imperative that you should step aside to allow unfettered investigations and justice.”
