According to the Punch Newspapers report on Tuesday September 9, 2025, The Idoma Area Traditional Council (IATC) has nullified chieftaincy titles conferred on President Bola Tinubu and four unnamed dignitaries during the Igede Agba yam festival in Benue State. The titles were bestowed by the Adiharu of Igede, His Royal Highness CP Oga Ero (retd.), and received on Tinubu’s behalf by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The council declared these honors void, citing a violation of its September 2, 2025, directive suspending all such conferments.
Led by Och’Idoma V, His Royal Majesty Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo John, the IATC emphasized its sole authority as the government-recognized traditional body in the Idoma nation. The suspension aims to sanitize and regulate the chieftaincy process, ensuring compliance with legal and customary standards. Acts contrary to this directive are deemed without effect, reinforcing the council’s commitment to maintaining institutional integrity.
This action reflects broader efforts to preserve traditional governance amid modern influences. The nullification urges stakeholders to disregard the titles, promoting peace and unity within the Idoma community. No immediate reactions from the affected individuals were reported, but the move highlights tensions between local traditions and national figures.
The decision could influence future interactions between traditional institutions and political leaders, emphasizing due process in cultural honors. As Nigeria navigates its diverse ethnic structures, such revocations serve as reminders of the need to respect established protocols to foster harmonious relations.
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