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Monarch Admits 30 Into Traditional Institution
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 will remain evergreen and memorable in Omoku Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the Ogba Traditional Council admitted over 30 persons into its fold amid pomp and pageantry .
On that fateful day, it was quite palpable that an important event was in the air, as friends, well wishers and family members of those to be honoured had as early as 10am thronged the palace of the Eze-Ogba of Ogbaland, His Majesty Nwachukwu Nnam Obuohna Obi ll.
The cultural musical groups which came from far and near actually kept the entire atmosphere vibrating as the people who were beautifully dressed wriggled their waists and bodies in ecstasy to the admiration of all present.
Speaking with newsmen in separate interviews, the personalities who were decorated with chieftaincy titles thanked the monarch and the Ogba Traditional Council for the honour done them, and described the occasion as a new dawn in the community.
Eze Hector Masi, the Eze Imegi ll of Ogbaland said his choice was the collective decision of his people having found him worthy based on his vast experience as a former Councillor, former Special Adviser and youth leader.
According to him, his positive contributions to the development of the area would impact positively on the traditional institution.
On his part, Chief Ikechukwu Ojobeh Akogu, the Nkwekweonurre of Ogbaland said he would serve his people diligently and without blemish, and pledged his support and loyalty to the Ogba in Council as well promised to assist in moving it forward.
Chief Benedict Onyebuchi, Eze Umu Akaruhwe Isoma ll described his coronation as the work of God and promised to promote the peace and cultural heritage of the people.
Chief Ikechukwu Johnson, Eze Ali Ogwu ll of Ogbaland noted that service to his people would remain his watchword, as he would champion every cause aimed at promoting the tradition and unity of his people.
Chief Clement Ajie, Eze Umuonwu of Ogbaland said he would strive to add value to the culture of his people, and promised to always stand on the truth and to be fair to all in the dispensation of justice.
Chief Chukwuemeka Ogiah, Eze Iwegu of Ogbaland described the honour done him as the Lord’s doing and promised to work in synergy with others to sustain the existing peace in the area.
Chief Nwabrije Oshioma, Eze Owurre Ojeridbio lll of Ogbaland described the honour as the dispensation of change and promised to support the monarch and other leaders to rejuvenate some of the abnormal traditions and practices.
Eze Chibueze Owotor, Eze Isioma Orighwu lll of Ogbaland thanked his people for supporting him always.
Eze Umu, Eze Oriekwu of Ogbaland said he would continue to promote peace and development of his community.
Eze Monday Ellymore Ogbowu promised to continue to carry everyone along and also ensure that peace reigns in the community at all times.
Chief Obi Ozimini, Eze Ogbuloche ll of Ogbaland assured that the support of his people would not be taken for granted as he serves them as Chief.
Eze Aohnmac Onuoha, Adaeze of Ogbaland pledged her readiness to always uphold the tenets of peace and justice in the area.