Police arrest traditional ruler over social media post against Nigerian governor

The police in Imo State, south-east Nigeria, have arrested a traditional ruler in the state for allegedly sharing a social media post reportedly against Governor Hope Uzodinma.

The monarch, Ekene Obinali of Umucheke, Umuobom, a community in Ideato South Local Government Area of the state, was arrested by the operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the police in the state, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.

He was accused of sharing a write-up said to be critical of the governor on a WhatsApp platform.

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