Umahi’s Brother Crowned King

Chief Larz Umahi Nweze, eldest brother of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, has been crowned king of Uburu, a community in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.

Many dignitaries, including those from outside the state, attended his coronation which took place at the village square. The celebrities who turned up for the event included traditional rulers from other autonomous communities in the state, state and federal lawmakers, commissioners, council chiefs, business executives, among others. Chief Umahi is now called Eze Adu III.

The community, which is made up of four villages namely, Umunaga, Umuanikita, Mgbom and Urobo, was in a festive mood during the coronation.

The community was without a king for close to 10 years, The Nation learnt.

In his acceptance speech, the new Eze thanked stakeholders of the community, “who first mooted the idea of my becoming, prodded and nominated me to be the Eze Adu III of Uburu Autonomous community”.

He also spoke about his plans for his kingdom and beyond.

He said, “We will support and collaborate with all levels of government to move Uburu Autonomous community and the entire Uburu clan forward. Governor David Umahi who is our son, has been a source of pride. He is doing so well and we will give him all manner of support to do even better.”

President-General, Town Union Uburu Autonomous Community, Hon. Innocent Uzor expressed joy over the coronation of the new king.

“As a matter of fact, the people of Uburu Autonomous community have been longing for a day like this ever since the death and burial of Eze Adu II, HRH late Eze David Ekwe Nweze.

“Our joy is indeed full that God has finally answered our prayers in a profound way. God has given us a generally accepted Eze-elect whose impeccability, probity of character, integrity, education and background are unassailable”.

The state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Justice Ogbonna described the coronation of Eze Adu III as a welcome development, adding that the king was most appropriate for the position considering his enormous contributions to the development of the community.

He enjoined members of the community in the state and Diaspora to support the new king so that he will succeed in his vision and programmes of moving the community forward.

Governor Umahi presented the Eze with his Staff of Office at a ceremony in Abakaliki, the state capital. Four other traditional rulers were given their staff of office at the event.

The Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Samuel Okoronkwo said that the traditional rulers met all the requirements as required by the constitution before they were installed by their various communities.

They included Chief Livinus Okorie Ugbo (Oso-Edda community), Chief John Okpuru (Amaoffia), Chief Edward Chukwu (Oziza) and Chief Ibe Obani (Umuihe).

Governor Umahi at the event called on the Ezes to rule with the fear of God.

He urged the people to uplift the virtues for which the state is known.

In their acceptance,   HRM Okpuru,  promised that they will use their staff of office to maintain peace and propagate the policies and programmes of the state  government in their communities.

Eze Umahi Nweze promised to engender peace in Uburu community and to use his connections and contacts in the corridors of power to attract a lot of developmental projects and policies to his people.

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