Enugu Community Appoints Head Master As Traditional Ruler

The appointment of a retired headmaster, Chief Vincent Obodike Eze, as the first traditional ruler of Okpo, a border town between Enugu and Benue State where the Nigeria Civil War started in 1967 has thrown the communities into a state of jubilation and excitement.

Presenting the Igwe-elect to the Chairman of Igboeze North Local Government, Hon Francis Arji, said the choice of Obodike Eze was unanimous as he was acceptable to all the six villages comprising the community.

Arji said that the new traditional ruler was a former president-general of the town union adding that he acquitted himself creditably when he served in that capacity.

“The Igwe-elect is acceptable to everybody in the community. All the aspirants to the position withdrew when he signified interest to contest. We have six villages and all of us accepted his candidature, because of his patriotism. With Obodike Eze as the Igwe, we will not have problems as he is a peaceful man,” he said.

A presentation letter was signed by all the six king makers in Odoma- Okpo, including the eldest man in the area, Onyishi Eze Nweya (Umu Igwurube); Chiefs Okenyi Oodo (Umu Osede); Eze Nwa Agada (Umu Onukwuma); James Ugwuanyi (Umu Okwo Nwee); Hyacinth Onu (Umu Okenwa); Ugwu Arji Aba (Umu Odeje) as well as the Secretary General of the town union, Chief Emmanuel Oshemi,

They further urged the state government to give expeditious approval to their request to ensure rapid development of the rural community.