Etche Agog As Opurum Crowns New King

It was a scene to behold, and one that would be remembered for a long time by the people of Etche, particularly those from Umuola Community as one of the most celebrated  young and vibrant Kings, Eze (Dr) Chike Promise was recently coronated as the Chimereugo 1 of Etcheland by His Eminence Ochie Emmanuel Opurum, the Onyishi/Ochie of Etche Kingdom.
Speaking during the coronation ceremony, the Royal Majesty urged the newly crowned King who was made to be a member of the Majesty Cabinet in Etche Kingdom, to see his position as a call to serve his people  and always be upright in the discharge of his duties.
On his part, the newly crowned King, Eze Chike Promise, who hails from Umuola Community told journalists that he did not lobby for the position, rather that the chiefs and the people did due to his love and dedication for the wellbeing of his people at all times and that he would not deviate from that.
In his speech, the Onyerishi Agwuru (IV) of Okehi Clan, Eze Ibezim Eke said he was very pleased  with the way the community  people ensured that the young King had finally been coronated, insisting that he is optimistic the King would govern his people according to the customs and traditions of Etche- land. On his  part, the Community Development Committee Chairman  of Obibi  Community, Prince Udo Njoku said he was pleased with the coronation of the new King, and promised to work cordially with the new Eze.
The whole community members were in jubilant mood until dawn over the development, as they danced, wined and dined.