The people of Abaomege, an agrarian community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has elected a new Traditional Ruler, Eze Livinus Oguta, ECHEMUGO II of ABAOMEGE, 22 years after the demise of the last ruler in 2001.

The last Traditional Ruler of the community, His Royal Highness, Eze Gabriel Ineke, ECHEMUGO 1 ruled for several years before his death.

The community had been without a ruler for many years, over the position that has no hereditary system of succession for no concrete reason.

Oguta, the new Monarch, who is a businesses man and industrialist, was unanimously elected by delegates from the eleven kindreds of Abaomege community in line with the tradition and constitution of the land, through an option A4 system.

His installation was performed by the eldest men of the community, Chief Nwokpo Egwu and Chief Moses Nwite in Echemugo, the ancestral home of the people on Thursday in the area.

Speaking shortly after his installation, the new Monarch expressed delight that the community found him worthy to shoulder their people’s responsibility.

Oguta pledged to lead and serve his people without fear or favour and would discharg his duties without consideration of his personal gains.

"I am going to leverage on the developmental strides of prominent indigenes, especially in the areas of agriculture, youth reorientation and boost commercial activities for the overall development of our community," he said.

In his remark, Prof Ifeanacho Umoke, a retired Permanent Secretary, said he was happy that bad politics was not allowed to desecrate the succession process by allowing the true successor to ascend the throne.

Umoke prayed that God would bless the new king and give the people lasting peace and progress.

Others Chiefs including: Lazarus Igwe, Ogbuefi Zaccheaus, Lazarus Onwe, Gregory Onwe and Mr Ifeanyi Ineke also thanked God for the successful installation of their new king.

They further called on the people of Abaomege to support his reign and forgive one another for peace and progress of the community.

wish him all d best

Oya come and start milking your people dry. That's what most monarchs do.