The Traditional Ruler of Azumini Ndoki ancient kingdom, Eze Prof Edward Eule, Onyenweali X has declared that there is no rift in the community regarding the traditional stool since the Abia State high court ruling in his favour. He asked other parties seeking the traditional stool to put a halt to their selfish ambition geared towards distorting the peace and stability enjoyed in the community under his rule.
He said his absence from the community has not created any leadership gab ” I travelled to the United States of America (USA) to attend to other professional and personal matters in May 2025. I am robustly healthy and fine, and may soon conclude the task of my sojourn here”
Regrettably, the traditional ruler said that there has been unsolicited news making rounds from the corners of mischief makers under the aegis of “Interim Ruling Council” that he abandoned the throne and thus created a leadership vacuum.
“By order of the High Court of Abia State, my position as the Eze and customary custodian of the Azumini’s resources and culture was reinforced and legitimised. Note that since the government’s appeal of the High Court has not been heard, the above ruling stands”
The monarch speaking to hopealivemedia.com.ng stated that his temporal absence from Azumini Ndoki has not in any way created a leadership vacuum and doesn’t invalidate him as their traditional ruler. “I will cease to be the Eze when I join my ancestors, and the “Ofo” is passed on to my successor” he said.
“Given my temporary absence from Azumini, I explicitly designate High Chief Okoro Egege, the village head of ‘Uhu De Ogwe’ as Azumini’s Prime Minister, this designation is in line with the culture”
Eze Eule, described Chief Okoro’s new designation as a helping hand in the discharge of duties with other community chiefs until he returns from the State and that, Chief Okoro will solemnly take orders from him before the discharge of any duty. “The Prime Minister is answerable to the Eze about the delegated duties and assigned powers/authority until my return”
Eze Edward Eule confirmed the traditional Prime Minister’s first task to organise the 2026 Ikoro Festival, authorising him to garner resources from the Azumini sales of economic crops and the lease of farm lands to defray the costs associated with the 2026 Ikoro Festival celebration.
