JUST IN: A new king emerges in Enugu community after nine years

After nine years without a king, the Ishienu Amofu autonomous community in Nkerefi, Enugu state, experienced jubilation and peace with the emergence of Chief Christian Ogbonnaya Agu, also known as Christag, as the new Igwe on Sunday, February 4.

This is coming eleven years after the brutal murder of their previous Igwe, His Royal Highness Peter Onuoha, in 2013.

His Royal Highness, Igwe Chief Christian Ogbonnaya Agu (CHRISTAG, Eze Oha Chiri) was duly elected by the villages of Ishienu Amofu community according to the constitution of the community town union.

According to a report by the Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS), the community celebrated the election of the new Igwe with the heroic Ebe Umuogbii traditional music and full expression of joy.

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Speaking with members of the electoral committee, village chairmen, observers and leadership of Nkerefi Development Union, PGs of the other three (Imeoha, Enuogu and Ohuani) communities of Nkerefi, it was observed that the process was smooth, free and fair.

Also, the presence of security operatives, including men of the Nigeria Police ably led by the DPO of Nkanu East, Civil Defense officers and others helped ensure that the process was completely rancor free.

The community leadership expressed how ready they are to present their duly elected Igwe to both the local and state governments in accordance with the laws of Enugu state within the week.

Meanwhile, the Igwe elect pledged to work in line with the laws of the land and serve the good people of Ishienu Amofu with diligence and the fear of God.