* Nullifies crowing of Godwin Idei as Eze Aro
*Sacks Kanu nwa Kanu as Eze Ibom Isii
* Accepts Okennachi choice Eberechukwu Oji as Eze Aro-designate
The Abia State government has finally accepted Prince Eberechukwu Oji as Eze Aro-designate, as presented to it by the kingmakers – Okennachi Kindred of Arochukwu Kingdom – putting to rest the disputation that followed the selection process.
The government, in accepting the Petroleum Engineer as Eze Aro-designate, also slammed the Eze Ibom Isii, Mazi Kanu nwa Kanu, for the ignoble role he played in the controversial crowning of an unapproved person, Mazi Godwin Kanu Idei as Eze Aro, which has since caused tension in the community.
Thus, the government sacked Mazi Kanu nwa Kanu from office as Eze Ibom Isii of Arochukwu Kingdom, and withdrew his Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office as a traditional ruler in Abia State.
It also gave approval for processes that will lead to the peaceful crowning of Prince Eberechukwu Oji as Eze Aro.
*Details later…