Court Order Halts Nsugbe Igweship Election Process

The selection of a new traditional ruler for Nsugbe in Anambra East LGA was disrupted due to a court order, not the actions of Senator Tony Nwoye, as claimed by Mr. Sunday Attah, Chairman of the Caretaker Committee. Court documents reveal that Hon. Justice Jude Obiora issued a preservative order on August 5, 2026, restraining any election or selection of an Igwe for Nsugbe until the substantive case is resolved.

This order was part of Motion No. OT/1192m/2026 filed on July 8, 2026, in Suit No.

OT/237/2026, with Chukwuma Omenyi as the lead plaintiff. Justice Obiora directed all parties to maintain the status quo as of July 8, 2026, and barred any organization or conduct of the election scheduled for August 8, 2026.

The judge also ruled that the rotational turn for selecting the next Igwe would not shift to another quarter until the dispute is settled. An accelerated hearing was ordered, with all parties required to file outstanding processes promptly.