Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has issued a certificate of recognition to John Nweke as the traditional ruler of Nsugbe Community in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state, despite a court order barring his purported election.

Mr Soludo issued the certificate of recognition to Mr Nweke on Tuesday after he reportedly emerged as the traditional ruler of the community in a controversial election on Sunday that was barred by an order of a state high court in Anambra.

"Respectfully, Barrister John Nzekwesili Nweke is now officially the Igwe (traditional ruler) of Nsugbe," the governor declared during a meeting with traditional rulers in the state at the Government House on Tuesday.

He subsequently pres...