The transition committee chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon Mbazulike Iloka, has been suspended by Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo due to the circumstances surrounding the death of his wife on Sunday morning.
Chidiebere, Iloka’s wife, is reported to have slouched and passed away on Sunday morning after preparing her husband breakfast.
People who are familiar with the pair, however, insist that the LG Chairman may have killed his wife since he has a history of repeatedly beating her.
It is reported that a huge wound was discovered on her head as signs of violence were also found on her body. This has led to a public outcry over her death.
In a letter of suspension, which was signed by Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affair, Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, the chairman was asked to hand it over to the head of Local Government administration, to avoid interfering in the investigation.
The letter read: “Following the sad news of the death of your wife, late Mrs. Chidiebere Iloka on 7th August 2022, there has been a massive outcry over the circumstances leading to her death, including alleged possible homicide.
“While you are presumed innocent until the completion of investigations, it has become imperative that you step aside to allow unfettered investigation and justice.
“Consequently, you are directed to step aside and to hand over the affairs of the local government to the head of local government administration, not later than 12th August 2022, until further notice.â€
Iloka has only recently been appointed chairman of the local government. He has only been in office for about a week before his eventual removal.