EBONYI: Gov Nwifuru Charges New Traditional Ruler To Be Just And Equitable
EBONYI: Gov Nwifuru Charges New Traditional Ruler To Be Just And Equitable
Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has charged His Royal Highness, Ezeogo Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, to be just and equitable to all his subjects while he reigns as the pioneer king of the newly created autonomous community.
The Governor gave the charge during the coronation ceremony of the traditional ruler, Royal Highness, Ezeogo Nwankpu- the Chibugo 1 of Oferekpe, Agbaja, autonomous Community in Izzi Council Area of the state.
Handing over the staff of office to the latest traditional ruler in the state who coincidentally is his biological father, Governor Nwifuru gave touching narrative which hinged on the heinous crimes committed against the celebrant which shaped his perspective about life generally.
Despite the maltreatment melted on the Ezeogo Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu by his people, the Governor urged him never to rule the kingdom without good conscience nor retaliate against anyone. He charged Ezeogo Nwankpu to be exemplary by deploying his wealth of experience in the service of humanity and preservation of the people’s culture and heritage.
The excited Governor, revealed that the traditional ruler married about 30 women but only 19 who gave birth to his 108 children are counted as wives. He also chronicled how his father managed the women with inexplicable wisdom and never showed favouritism to any of his children out of which 21 are graduates of different tertiary institutions.
The chairman of all traditional rulers in the state, His Royal Highness, Eze Charles Mkpuma conferred the honour on the chief celebrant and described him as a great leader.
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Overwhelmed with joy, High Royal Highness, Ezeogo Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, Chibugo 1 of Oferekpe, Agbaja, Autonomous Community, Izzi Council Area appreciated the people for the honour and also pledged to a peaceful and progressive leadership.
