The Anambra State government has suspended newly appointed TC Chairman, Hon. Mbazulike Iloka over circumstances leading to the death of his wife, Mrs Chidiebere IIoka, barely few days after his swearing-in as Nnewi North LGA TC Chairman.

The letter dated August 11, 2022 and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftsincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne, stated that “following the sad and sudden death of your wife, late Mrs Chidiebere Noka, on the 7th 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 invesnganons and justice.

“Consequently, you are directed to step aside and hand-over the affairs of the local government to the head of local government administration not later than 12th August, 2022, until further notice”, the letter read.