Eze Nwandu Ascends Imo Community’s Throne
Eze Nwandu has been crowned as the new king of Ihitteafoukwu in Imo State, succeeding the late monarch, Akaraka III. The coronation ceremony, which took place on August 16, 2025, marked the end of a long wait for the community.
In his speech, Eze Nwandu emphasized the importance of community development, starting with the renovation of the Ihitteafoukwu Civic Centre. The event also included a traditional wrestling competition aimed at promoting cultural heritage and discouraging youth involvement in negative activities.
The winner of the competition received a prize of N2 million, with plans to increase the prize money to N4 million in the following year. Additionally, Chief Ignatius Okafor has pledged to sponsor a female traditional wrestling competition with a prize of N2 million in the upcoming year.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures in the community, further highlighting the significance of Eze Nwandu's ascension to the.
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