Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has banned traditional rulers in the state from speaking English language.
Gov. Okorocha’s ban was contained in his address at the handing over of letters of recognition and staff of office to 19 newly recognised traditional rulers in the State.
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The governor directed the monarchs to employ the services of interpreters if the need arises saying henceforth, it was forbidden for them to speak English or any other foreign language at public functions or in their Palaces while conducting the affairs of their communities.
He explained that the directive was to forestall Igbo language from dying as predicted in some quarters.
According to him, “today, history is made that light has come and darkness would not comprehend at all. The truth has surfaced and the right people have finally become the Custodian of the traditional right of their people. You are not permitted to speak English at functions. This will help keep our Culture and Igbo language alive.”
