Some chiefs have, in the past, flexed their muscles, asserting what they believe is their authority by banning some Members of Parliament (MPs) from stepping foot in their jurisdiction for various offences.
The chiefs have most often imposed such punitive measures when they believe they have been disrespected by the politician, hence cracking the whip.
Under the current Fourth Republic, a few MPs have endured bans by traditional authorities for mainly disrespecting them.
The Member of Parliament for Aowin is the latest to suffer a ban from his chiefs.
