The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has declared that the longstanding disputes surrounding the recognition and administration of autonomous communities in Anambra State have been resolved following a recent ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court.
Soludo made the announcement during a public celebration held in Awka, the state capital, in honour of his aide-de-camp, Deputy Superintendent of Police Tony Amadi.
Addressing attendees, the governor said the Supreme Court’s judgment had settled legal questions that had for years fuelled disagreements over the status, governance, and leadership of autonomous communities across the state.
“The issue of autonomous communities has now been effectively resolved,” Soludo said, attributing the development to the apex court’s decision.
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Disputes over the creation, recognition, and administration of autonomous communities have long generated tensions in parts of Anambra, often resulting in competing claims to traditional leadership positions and legal challenges.
According to the governor, the court’s ruling has provided clarity on the legal and administrative framework governing the communities, paving the way for greater stability and certainty in local governance.
The announcement forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to strengthen local administration and align traditional institutions with established legal and constitutional standards.
Soludo also cited his hometown of Isuofia as an example of a community that had previously experienced similar challenges, saying the court’s decision had brought finality to the matter.
He added that the resolution would enable the government to focus more effectively on grassroots development initiatives and community-based projects across the state.
