Enugu Community Faces Tension Over Igwe Selection Process
Tension is escalating in the Ozom Mgbagbu Owa Autonomous community, located in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, due to alleged plans to disregard the community's constitution during the selection process for a new traditional ruler. The traditional stool has been vacant since the passing of His Royal Highness, Igwe Raymond Oguji.
The election is set for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Confusion arose after the President-General, Ozo Ikechukwu Ike, shared a voice note on the community's WhatsApp page, claiming a directive from the State Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs that only candidates from Umuagba would be eligible to contest.
This directive, purportedly from Mr. Alex Ngene, has sparked fears of unrest among community members. In a prior meeting with Barr. C.C.
Egumgbe, the Enugu State Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, it was stated that Ezedume Council Ward should produce the next Igwe, as per the community's constitution, which mandates a rotational succession among the ten wards.
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