Ngiramekettii, in an interview said the swearing in was held at the Kelulul A. Kiuluul (KAK) office administered by Land Court Senior Judge Quay Polloi.
“The reason for taking their oath it’s because even though they are traditional chiefs and not elected officials they’re representing traditional chief of their hamlet. They are also doing the same work with the elected legislators.” he said.
Among the traditional chiefs who took their oath were: Ngiratbai Masaichi Etiterengal, Ngirngeseekei Leo Ruluked Jr. and Acting Ngirngetkebui Asap Bekurou.
This was the first time that the ranking chiefs’ members have sworn into office.
Meanwhile, the three legislators of Ngiwal State who failed to take their oath on Sept. 7 have finally sworn into office on Monday
Ngirameketti said legislators Russel Masayos, Hideky Takataro and Asoria Teimarong had finally taken their oath at the Melekeok court.
The oath taking was administered by Land Court Associate Judge Salvador Ingreklii.
For unknown reasons the three legislators were supposed to have their oath on Sept. 7, the date set for the seven elected legislators to swear-in. However only the four members had taken their oath.
On Wednesday, Ngirameketti said they were surprised that the three already sworn in.
He said the legislators were supposed to be included with the ranking chiefs to swear in on Wednesday. But they had their oath earlier.
Despite of being oath in the office the three legislators did not show up during the 14th KAK legislative session.
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