Some traditional rulers from Anambra State, who arrived in Abuja to see President Muhammadu Buhari, were prevented from meeting the president on Friday. It was also disclosed that the monarchs’ trip was facilitated by a controversial businessman from Anambra State, who has in the last few weeks declared an open war against Governor Willie Obiano. According to sources, the business mogul had lobbied to fix the meeting following which an official arrangement was made for the Friday meeting. But it was gathered that the planned meeting did not go do down well with ministers from the South East, especially the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, who is a former Anambra State governor. The disappointed monarchs were still waiting at Sheraton Hotel and Suites for word from the Presidential Villa when this report was filed.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2020 18:00 UTC