The five geopolitical zones of Arochukwu LGA comprising Arochukwu, Ihechiowa, Ututu, Isu, and Abam Onyerubi communities have released a Communique endorsing Eberechukwu Oji as the Eze Aro-designate.
The LG zones have also formally written to the foremost Arochukwu community organization, Nzuko Aro Worldwide, informing them that they have endorsed Eberechukwu Oji as the new Eze Aro.
In two separate communique signed by the traditional rulers of the five zones and clans, better known as Eze Ogos, they requested total support for the new Eze Aro-designate, whom they explained passed through the rigorous selection process of the Okennachi Royal Kindred of Arochukwu to emerge as Eze, and therefore has met all the requirements to be king. They also explained that this is why they are giving full and unflinching support and endorsement wherever necessary, Nzuko Aro to provide every needed support to the new king to ensure a hitch-free and successful coronation ceremony come December 26, 2023.
The signatories include:
HRH TM Okoroji, for Arochukwu kingdom,
HRH Martin Komo, for Ututu Clan,
HRH Otada N, for Ihechiowa Clan,
HRH Agwu Okafor, for Isu Clan,
HRH Uka Oji, for Abam Onyerubi
The documents were also signed by the chairman of the Arochukwu Council of Ezeogos, HRH Solomon Akang, as well as the Secretary, HRH Ebebe Emmanuel O.
Parts of the letters are reproduced below. Also, unedited copies of the letters are enclosed in our report (SEE IMAGES)
1. COMMUNIQUE:
COUNCIL OF NDI EZEOGO
AROCHUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AREA OF ABIA STATE
COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE NEW EZE ARO
OF AROCHUKWU KINGDOM
At a meeting of Ndi Ezeogo Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, held on the 14th day of November 2023.
It considered the present tussle in the leadership of Eze Aro stool.
The council of Ndi Ezeogo Arochukwu Local Government Area in general wishes to state as follows:-
(1) after going through all the processes following the selection of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom by Ndi Oke Nnachi kindred, the Ezeogos in Council believe that due process was followed in the selection by Ndi Oke Nnachi kindred.
(2) That as law-abiding citizens of the Arochukwu kingdom, the wish of the people should be allowed to apply.
(3)That as an established old kingdom; the integrity and wisdom of the representatives of the people who took part in the selection is not in doubt and should be obeyed.
(4) That the council implores all concerned to give their total support to HRM Eze Eberechukwu Oji.
(5) the council of Ndi Eze Ogo Arochukwu Local Government Area unequivocally supports HRM Eberechukwu Orji as the new Eze Aro of the Arochukwu kingdom.
(6) That President General of Nzuko Aro without delay to do everything possible to see that the coronation comes up in a huge success come 26/12/2023.
Long Live Council of Ndi Ezeogo Arochukwu Local Government Area
Long Live Arochukwu Arochukwu Local Government Area
Long Live Eberechukwu Orji
Long Live Abia State
Long Live Nigeria.
2. LETTER TO NZUKO ARO WORLDWIDE:
COUNCIL OF NDI EZEOGO
AROCHUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AREA OF ABIA STATE.
The President General,
Nzuko Arochukwu
Arochukwu Kingdom.
Sir,
CORONATION OF EZE AROCHUKWU
The above Council of Ndi-Ezeogo Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, hereby wishes to inform your Excellency that we members of the Council from the five (5) geo-political zones-Arochukwu Kingdom, Ihechiowa, Ututu, Isu and Abam Onyerubl have unanimously and completely agreed that Mazi Eberechukwu Orji is well qualified and most suitable to be crowned the new Eze Arochukwu 9th CFR of Arochukwu Kingdom come 26th December 2023.
So, we appeal to your Presidency to lead all of Arochukwu world and all other necessary bodies to facilitate such crowning to become a huge success and make that a very much historical coronation.
All contributions financially and materially will be highly appreciated and recorded with pride and honor in the history and archives of Arochukwu Kingdom and Local Government Area in particular and the world in general.
