Afe Annang
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Formed at the end of the Civil War in Nigeria
with the goal of fighting the marginalization of the Annang
by the Nigerian government. This single umbrella organization was to be the single voice of the Annang since most of the Annang leaders were killed during the war. The lack of a representative at the Nigerian policy table made the organization necessary. The need to make the organization authentic and to have it in line with traditional systems resulted in the creation of the office of a supreme head known as Itai Annang literally translated the head pillar of Annang. The office, however is not a traditional one and did not exist until the formation of the organization. It represents a political attempt at cohesiveness among the various Annang groups and allows the office holder to serve as a symbol of unity.
Governance within this set up is done by the elders who act as the legislative arm called Afe Isong, directed by the Obong or Obong Isong (Village Chief and Clan Chief) who is the head and the chief executive. Authority of the Obong Isong is controlled by Afe Ison or Afe Isong, the traditional legislature. The next level (higher level) of leadership is Clan Head who leads a group Afe Isong (a group of villages). The next higher level is the Paramount ruler who rules a group of clans.
The traditional Obong Council of the Annang people is called Afe Annang and the council or legislature, or assembly is called Afe. Selection of an Obong is typically based upon a consensus of the village or clan through this complex social system.
The leader of the traditional governing council of Annang people is called "Itai
Afe Annang". The Itai Afe Annang is regarded as the traditional leader and has no authority as the monarch of the Annang
people.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
with the goal of fighting the marginalization of the Annang
Annang
The Annang is a cultural and ethnic group that lives in the Coastal Southeast Nigeria...
by the Nigerian government. This single umbrella organization was to be the single voice of the Annang since most of the Annang leaders were killed during the war. The lack of a representative at the Nigerian policy table made the organization necessary. The need to make the organization authentic and to have it in line with traditional systems resulted in the creation of the office of a supreme head known as Itai Annang literally translated the head pillar of Annang. The office, however is not a traditional one and did not exist until the formation of the organization. It represents a political attempt at cohesiveness among the various Annang groups and allows the office holder to serve as a symbol of unity.
Governance within this set up is done by the elders who act as the legislative arm called Afe Isong, directed by the Obong or Obong Isong (Village Chief and Clan Chief) who is the head and the chief executive. Authority of the Obong Isong is controlled by Afe Ison or Afe Isong, the traditional legislature. The next level (higher level) of leadership is Clan Head who leads a group Afe Isong (a group of villages). The next higher level is the Paramount ruler who rules a group of clans.
The traditional Obong Council of the Annang people is called Afe Annang and the council or legislature, or assembly is called Afe. Selection of an Obong is typically based upon a consensus of the village or clan through this complex social system.
The leader of the traditional governing council of Annang people is called "Itai
Itai
Itai is a Hebrew Biblical name, and also a Shona name. The name can also be written: Ittai, Etay, Eitay, Itay, Ytai, Etai, Itaj, or Eatai.-The Hebrew name:...
Afe Annang". The Itai Afe Annang is regarded as the traditional leader and has no authority as the monarch of the Annang
Annang
The Annang is a cultural and ethnic group that lives in the Coastal Southeast Nigeria...
people.