INFO: Abia state has 1000 traditional rulers... lolz

Blackkie:
You are absolutely WRONG!

OfoIgbo:

You are very correct. Let me put it more succinctly. Eze Nri was both a king and chief priest in the four principal Nri towns, but he was only a chief priest in non-Nri Igbo towns.
His priestly dominion even extended to Benin and Igala provinces

millionaireman:

Igwe of Orlu - is there any Igbo that doesn't know about the Igwe of Orlu?
The most famous Igwe of Orlu was a Senator that represented Orlu senatorial district in the first republic.
Until he died a few years ago, traditional rulers from different parts of Nigeria, including the Emir of Kano, came to Orlu nearly every year he celebrated his years on the throne.
His son that was about to take over his stool unfortunately died a Supreme Court judge.
A very relatively young son of the judge - a medical practioner - is the Igwe of Orlu today.
He doesn't get much into politics, perhaps that's why the likes of chino/OdenigboAroli the politician may not have heard about him.
Meanwhile, it's colourful the celebration of Obi of O'sha.

Dhugal:

Jesus.
You still don't get it,do you?.Being presiding monarch over a popular growing city does not make one foremost king and custodian of an ethnic nation's culture.That's what I was correcting you about.Rather than note it,you dug in like a stubborn tick.
Get this,Agbogidi Obi Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe is not the custodian of Igbo culture nor foremost king,though the most well known,in Anambra state not to talk of the Igbo nation.Learn to take correction.

See confusion every where. You people are never untited even among yourselves yet your e-warriors will come to Nairaland and be shouting marginalization when you cannot even be united as brothers. A house divided against itself can never stand. Mtschew

ray78:

Typical hinterland igbo behaviour.Every time "ndigbo enwero eze,ndigbo enwero eze".Do you think Onitshans wanted to identify as igbo in the first place?precolonially, igbos without kings were at the bottom of the social hierarchy among tribes in the south,all they were good for was farmwork and thats why they were mostly sold as slaves by the Ijaw and Efiks.Onitshans got their social exposure from the great Benin Empire,which was majestic and very prestigious centuries back and hence with that kind of pride,they were condescending towards igbos-who could not properly organize themselves socially.Onitshan,Aniomas,Aros also grew wealthy from coastal trade in the past and had started wearing clothes when you bush igbo people were still running around naked with your änyi enwero eze" trope.The Akwa-Ocha cloth has been worn for centuries.Not that clownish Isi Agu atture!
Till date,the Enu Onitsha man wiil prefer his daughter not to marry from interior igboland but rather from Onitsha westwards(Anioma,Benin,Nigerdelta,Yoruba or even Igala)
Igbos and unnecessary pride......ordinary respect a grand King is hard,and you expect to produce the President of Nigeria?When you cant organize yourselves socially.Jokers

Igbos and unnecessary pride......ordinary respect a grand King is hard,and you expect to produce the President of Nigeria?When you cant organize yourselves socially.Jokers
Every body scatter scatter, everybody run run run, confusion everywhere.....their regular trademark. Charity begins at home. I now understand why you people have no respect for any culture where ever you go. Claiming another ma's land to be no man's land ....I now understand better.....I laugh in Swahili

GenbIoodykiller:


nne kedu ije

come and eat Goat meat now.

we are onitsha and our king Agbogidi Obi of Onitsha HRH Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe is the king of all kings in Southeast

Quote me anywhere

Mr man, enjoy your ofala and stop bragging. Your agbogidi is king in his palace only. Onitsha people don't give a damn.

If he enters awada with those costumes...I will personally pluck out those feathers..

Chiwude:
Ochi atugbuom. But really I'm amused. The Igwe of Orlu has from the time of the Colonial masters till independence sat in the same chambers as the Obi of Onitsha, Obong of Calabar, et al. He was among top 5 First class Eastern King listed in Gowons Who is Who gazette. The former Igwe of Orlu a one time Senator representing Orlu zone in the first republic died at the age of 104 years making him the oldest recorded King in the history of Nigeria to attain that age. Who is Eze Ilomuanya in the presence of Igwe Orlu. That people don't make noise doesn't make them invaluable.

No Igwe of orlu was recognized as a first Class chief o,your source is incorrect.The 8 First Class Chiefs in old Eastern Region as recognized in the constitution of 1963 or so, are;
Obi of Onitsha,Obong of Calabar,EzeAro of Arochukwu,Amanyanbo of Bonny,Amanyanbo of Opobo,Obi of Oguta and Amanyanbo of Abonema.
Theres no Orlu there.Even Eze Nri wasnt recognized because hes more of a priest than a King.Oguta and Onitsha got their civilization from Great Benin,while Arochukwu got its civilization from Old Calabar-thats why they had organized kingdoms.

AnamCity:



You don't get the point. I understand your position of the Eze Nri and rest of them. I am telling you that the most recognized kings in Nigeria are Obi of Onitsha, Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Benin. These kings are classified as the first class kings in Nigeria. There influence is far reaching because some of them are in the major cosmopolitan cities like of Emir of Kano, Obi of Onitsha and Oba of Benin. Even of Oba of Lagos(stool) is equally kicking because of the city the kings live.

Oga u no get tuk. Dem don schl ur arss!

Dhugal:

*sigh*
I won't even go Igbo-wide,Anambra state alone will suffice.
The Onitsha monarchy,though presiding over a well known city,does not and cannot hold a candle to the Eze Nri and the Igwe Nnewi.
Being popular does not a custodian of culture nor foremost King make.Onitsha monarchy is but a baby placed beside the antiquity of Nri or Nnewi.
If any traditional ruler in Anambra should lay claim to being custodian of Igbo culture,it's the Eze Nri followed by Igwe Nnewi.
Go check how the Traditional Rulers Council in Anambra is ordered,backed by law,before you make more childish show of yourself.
Btw,the Emirship of Kano may be popular,but his overlord still remain the Sultan of Sokoto.
You would educate me over something you know nothing about,smh.
Let's not detract from celebrating a worthy monarch,an awesome heritage.Just cool it with the overly enthusiastic verbiage.

Dhugal:

*sigh*
I won't even go Igbo-wide,Anambra state alone will suffice.
The Onitsha monarchy,though presiding over a well known city,does not and cannot hold a candle to the Eze Nri and the Igwe Nnewi.
Being popular does not a custodian of culture nor foremost King make.Onitsha monarchy is but a baby placed beside the antiquity of Nri or Nnewi.
If any traditional ruler in Anambra should lay claim to being custodian of Igbo culture,it's the Eze Nri followed by Igwe Nnewi.
Go check how the Traditional Rulers Council in Anambra is ordered,backed by law,before you make more childish show of yourself.
Btw,the Emirship of Kano may be popular,but his overlord still remain the Sultan of Sokoto.
You would educate me over something you know nothing about,smh.
Let's not detract from celebrating a worthy monarch,an awesome heritage.Just cool it with the overly enthusiastic verbiage.

See finishing. Lol. You are actually right.

CHI BU EZE (chibueze)
Meaning. The Creator is the King
This is the very fundamental of the Igbo society
Every other thing is a cultural ABARATION

ray78:

Typical hinterland igbo behaviour.Every time "ndigbo enwero eze,ndigbo enwero eze".Do you think Onitshans wanted to identify as igbo in the first place?precolonially, igbos without kings were at the bottom of the social hierarchy among tribes in the south,all they were good for was farmwork and thats why they were mostly sold as slaves by the Ijaw and Efiks.Onitshans got their social exposure from the great Benin Empire,which was majestic and very prestigious centuries back and hence with that kind of pride,they were condescending towards igbos-who could not properly organize themselves socially.Onitshan,Aniomas,Aros also grew wealthy from coastal trade in the past and had started wearing clothes when you bush igbo people were still running around naked with your änyi enwero eze" trope.The Akwa-Ocha cloth has been worn for centuries.Not that clownish Isi Agu atture!
Till date,the Enu Onitsha man wiil prefer his daughter not to marry from interior igboland but rather from Onitsha westwards(Anioma,Benin,Nigerdelta,Yoruba or even Igala)
Igbos and unnecessary pride......ordinary respect a grand King is hard,and you expect to produce the President of Nigeria?When you cant organize yourselves socially.Jokers

Lmao.....A true Onicha man mentality.
I tried to be a different person and be nice to these cowards who were chased away from Bini all the way to my father's land and we being our reasonable and peaceful people accepted your weak forefathers and blessed you with our beautiful culture.....Ofala,Igba Odu,Nze na Ozo. Nigga,Onicha man got western education first because of their location and used it to steal peoples land....When Akum Nweze Odogwu,Igwe Umuoji was still alive Ofala Okagbue can't break kola in his presence. You talk about trade but your people are not known traders nor blacksmiths....Just peasant farmers. Nothing special about you and your people....Flavour nabania ffucked your Igwes daughter and gave her baby and dumped her and he'll didn't let lose....An Onicha chic once wanted to be my second wife but I am not interested in polygamy. You need to shut d ffuck up and hide your face....A common Bini a.ss licker like you shouldn't speak when I speak,eediot! You borrowed everything you have today from land to culture to education and I bet your Igwe Achebe knows how to be humble before Anambrarians. I have never met an Onicha man who will disrespect me.....Look at this weak a.ss punk!!

ray78:

No Igwe of orlu was recognized as a first Class chief o,your source is incorrect.The 8 First Class Chiefs in old Eastern Region as recognized in the constitution of 1963 or so, are;
Obi of Onitsha,Obong of Calabar,EzeAro of Arochukwu,Amanyanbo of Bonny,Amanyanbo of Opobo,Obi of Oguta and Amanyanbo of Abonema.
Theres no Orlu there.Even Eze Nri wasnt recognized because hes more of a priest than a King.Oguta and Onitsha got their civilization from Great Benin,while Arochukwu got its civilization from Old Calabar-thats why they had organized kingdoms.

It doesn't matter whether Igwe of Orlu is first class or not,at least they aren't some insecure f.ools trying to eat Bini man feces at any given opportunity like Ndi Onicha do. I wish you ediots will return back to wherever you escaped from. And tomorrow you will start crying that Anambrarians won't let you become governor....hehehe. Continue your Bini worship,loser!

AnamCity:
These are the most powerful kings of Nigeria(Ooni of Ife, Emir of Kano, Obi of Onitsha and Oba of Benin). You don't mess with them, though some are late but their dynasty is what we are talking about.

Do u think Emir of Kano is more powerful than Sultan of Sokoto or Gwandu? I think u don't have full cognisance of English language because if u do, u will understand d meaning of "custodian". Obi of Onitsha might be influential but he isn't d custodian of Igbo culture. Onitsha isn't Igbo according to history. They migrated to Igboland. How then will a stranger who ccame from Delta area be a custodian of a culture that had existed b4 he came? Even Onitsha ppl can testify to dat bcs dey still claim they are not Igbo. Don't derogate Igbo heritage. Hence, I will unmask ur venomous derogary remark. Igbo may not hv kings b4 colonialism doesn't mean they don't h strong political n administrative system. Shalom

AnamCity:


I don't like arguing unnecessarily but I will educate you over this. Obi of Onitsha is the only king in Igboland you can mention on the same page with Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Benin. In otther words the Obi of Onitsha, Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Benin are the frontline kings in Nigeria and even in West Africa because some of them dates back to 1500AD. Coming to Igboland, Obi of Onitsha is the most influential and most recognized among all other low lying kings.

How does that translate to the custodian of Igbo culture?
Bigoted blockhead.

This response of urs is a lie from the PIT OF HELL...how can you say that...Be ye reminded. That. ONITSHA People are not Full Blooded IGBOs....Till date, thhey till call other people frrom d south eastern states "NWA ONYE IGBO"....cos the. Kno their roots ...Respect to d KING..he is one of the most influential down south no doubT cos he. Is well educated and also has good financial status...

AnamCity:


I don't like arguing unnecessarily but I will educate you over this. Obi of Onitsha is the only king in Igboland you can mention on the same page with Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Benin. In otther words the Obi of Onitsha, Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Benin are the frontline kings in Nigeria and even in West Africa because some of them dates back to 1500AD. Coming to Igboland, Obi of Onitsha is the most influential and most recognized among all other low lying kings.

The obi is my aristo in my head. very handsome man.

That guy is not igbo why are you insulting our own Onitsha people? Onitsha is Anambra and Onitsha is Igbo.

OdenigboAroli:





Lmao.....A true Onicha man mentality.
I tried to be a different person and be nice to these cowards who were chased away from Bini all the way to my father's land and we being our reasonable and peaceful people accepted your weak forefathers and blessed you with our beautiful culture.....Ofala,Igba Odu,Nze na Ozo. Nigga,Onicha man got western education first because of their location and used it to steal peoples land....When Akum Nweze Odogwu,Igwe Umuoji was still alive Ofala Okagbue can't break kola in his presence. You talk about trade but your people are not known traders nor blacksmiths....Just peasant farmers. Nothing special about you and your people....Flavour nabania ffucked your Igwes daughter and gave her baby and dumped her and he'll didn't let lose....An Onicha chic once wanted to be my second wife but I am not interested in polygamy. You need to shut d ffuck up and hide your face....A common Bini a.ss licker like you shouldn't speak when I speak,eediot! You borrowed everything you have today from land to culture to education and I bet your Igwe Achebe knows how to be humble before Anambrarians. I have never met an Onicha man who will disrespect me.....Look at this weak a.ss punk!!

colourful...

Stop talking nonsense. It was Benin that migrated from Onitsha, and not the other way round.


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Ujulabelle:

Do u think Emir of Kano is more powerful than Sultan of Sokoto or Gwandu? I think u don't have full cognisance of English language because if u do, u will understand d meaning of "custodian". Obi of Onitsha might be influential but he isn't d custodian of Igbo culture. Onitsha isn't Igbo according to history. They migrated to Igboland. How then will a stranger who ccame from Delta area be a custodian of a culture that had existed b4 he came? Even Onitsha ppl can testify to dat bcs dey still claim they are not Igbo. Don't derogate Igbo heritage. Hence, I will unmask ur venomous derogary remark. Igbo may not hv kings b4 colonialism doesn't mean they don't h strong political n administrative system. Shalom

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OdenigboAroli:


You are actually wrong but I can only speak for Anambra....We used to have what is called Ezeani before the arrival of the Europeans. These Ezeani's were the true kings but wielded no military power. Eze Nri is even a more mightier type of Ezeani. So,you are wrong we had Eze but we never practiced monarchy.

I agree with you and I think we are saying the same thing. Igbo land never really had autocratic "Heads of state" but practised a republican representative system and that system recognised to an extent the influence of the priest/king who though considered royalty in many ways, did not have military power and very lean political power.

Similar to the Queen of England's role today

Dhugal:

The Obi of Onitsha,though well-reknowned,is not the foremost King in Igboland nor is he the custodian of Igbo culture.
He's deserving of respect and accolade,but you went overboard with that.

I too was wondering..

Is the Obi higher than the Eze Nri? I think not.

gbosaa:



Mr man, enjoy your ofala and stop bragging. Your agbogidi is king in his palace only. Onitsha people don't give a damn.

If he enters awada with those costumes...I will personally pluck out those feathers..

talk is cheap

Okija juju, is it because you are from Agukwu Nri? Achebe is the most influential and most powerful KING in Igboland.

MadCow1:




I too was wondering..

Is the Obi higher than the Eze Nri? I think not.

This thread got ugly quick!

Stolen:



The Oba of Benin and all the Yoruba Obas are decendant of the Obi of Onitsha who decended from Nri Priest aka Eze Nri.

Not arguing. Just wanna learn. Please elaborate.

chino11:
Ranting of a dunce.

Obi of Onitsha is the most influential and most powerful KING in Igboland. His dynasty is over 500yrs which makes Onitsha the oldest city after Lagos, because Ajayi Crowther berthed in Onitsha. Accept these FACT or go and kill yourself. Choose one


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Chino you can liar o. How can the Onitsha monarchy be more than 500years when onitsha itself is a young town? Even Asaba is older than Onitsha. For the sake of clarity let me outline the kings that the Europeans met in Igboland. Obi Ossai of Aboh(Ukwuani, Delta state), Obi of Agbor(Ika, Delta state), Obi Aroli of Onitsha(Anambra state) and Eze Nri( Anambra state). These are the ones I know with records that the Europeans met in the 19th century. Among all of them the one that struck the British was the Eze Nri. He was not to be seen any how. There's even a book written by a whiteman I've forgotten his name which goes by something like this: at last we've found the King of the Ibos. He said that because of the sacredness surrounding the Eze. The wealth of tradition at Nri was unparalleled all over Igboland and had no similarity else where. With this I have come to accept Eze Nri as the custodian of Igbo culture. Every other Igbo gets the respect that I'll give to any respectable person(those claiming any specialty because they are from Nri should take note). Without doubt, Agbogidi is the most Influential politically and a very powerful(note not the most powerful) is not in doubt. I salute him: Igwe I ga adi o. Igwe Orizu of Nnewi though influential and wealthy does not measure up to Achebe. I know that the Nnewi people will try to prop him up because Nnewi itself is becoming very big and developed but there are ingredients that Onitsha already have the Nnewi will sweat to get. Notice that no one remembers the Obi of Aboh any more. Aboh still exists in Delta state. It was that Obi who sold the Lander brothers to the Atta of Igala. He was very influential but today his throne is in ruins.
Now coming to all Igboland, I heard that the Abiriba people had Eze when the Europeans came but I've not been able to get any written confirmation. Arochukwu too I heard had a king but no confirmation although they had military leaders that led them against the British soldiers named Toti but what tradition was he known for? What are the rituals that he performs as is consistent with African kings of his time? Then, Jaja of Opobo is there too but I won't include him in this discussion. Note my writing is based on history of the existence of their throne and the influence it had both then and now. Majority of the Obis, Ezes and the recent Igwes are manufactured in the twentieth century(colonial Nigeria) and some even post colonial Nigeria. How can we call such people custodian of Igbo culture and tradition. Let's be objective please.
Udo diri Igbo nine; nsopuru dikwara ndi na achi anyi na mba nine mezulu AlaIgbo.

I don't have time to read your jargons. Obi of Onitsha is the most influential and most powerful KING in Igboland. Onitsha is the oldest city in Igboland. That was the place Ajayi Crowther, Sanders brothers, Mongo Park etc first visited on arriving in this part of the world. Crowther was at the time resident in Onitsha when he was propagating the word of GOD through CMS. Onitsha people were the first to see the Europeans in this part of country that is why even up till today they still the most educated part of Igboland, producing high profile lawyers, scientists, doctors etc

Eze Nri is understandably the custodian of Igbo culture but all those other kings you mentioned are inconsequential village heads and elders.

Igwe Orizu of Nnewi is equally very powerful.


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Yujin:

Chino you can liar o. How can the Onitsha monarchy be more than 500years when onitsha itself is a young town? Even Asaba is older than Onitsha. For the sake of clarity let me outline the kings that the Europeans met in Igboland. Obi Ossai of Aboh(Ukwuani, Delta state), Obi of Agbor(Ika, Delta state), Obi Aroli of Onitsha(Anambra state) and Eze Nri( Anambra state). These are the ones I know with records that the Europeans met in the 19th century. Among all of them the one that struck the British was the Eze Nri. He was not to be seen any how. There's even a book written by a whiteman I've forgotten his name which goes by something like this: at last we've found the King of the Ibos. He said that because of the sacredness surrounding the Eze. The wealth of tradition at Nri was unparalleled all over Igboland and had no similarity else where. With this I have come to accept Eze Nri as the custodian of Igbo culture. Every other Igbo gets the respect that I'll give to any respectable person(those claiming any specialty because they are from Nri should take note). Without doubt, Agbogidi is the most Influential politically and a very powerful(note not the most powerful) is not in doubt. I salute him: Igwe I ga adi o. Igwe Orizu of Nnewi though influential and wealthy does not measure up to Achebe. I know that the Nnewi people will try to prop him up because Nnewi itself is becoming very big and developed but there are ingredients that Onitsha already have the Nnewi will sweat to get. Notice that no one remembers the Obi of Aboh any more. Aboh still exists in Delta state. It was that Obi who sold the Lander brothers to the Atta of Igala. He was very influential but today his throne is in ruins.
Now coming to all Igboland, I heard that the Abiriba people had Eze when the Europeans came but I've not been able to get any written confirmation. Arochukwu too I heard had a king but no confirmation although they had military leaders that led them against the British soldiers named Toti but what tradition was he known for? What are the rituals that he performs as is consistent with African kings of his time? Then, Jaja of Opobo is there too but I won't include him in this discussion. Note my writing is based on history of the existence of their throne and the influence it had both then and now. Majority of the Obis, Ezes and the recent Igwes are manufactured in the twentieth century(colonial Nigeria) and some even post colonial Nigeria. How can we call such people custodian of Igbo culture and tradition. Let's be objective please.
Udo diri Igbo nine; nsopuru dikwara ndi na achi anyi na mba nine mezulu AlaIgbo.

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Ujulabelle:

Do u think Emir of Kano is more powerful than Sultan of Sokoto or Gwandu? I think u don't have full cognisance of English language because if u do, u will understand d meaning of "custodian". Obi of Onitsha might be influential but he isn't d custodian of Igbo culture. Onitsha isn't Igbo according to history. They migrated to Igboland. How then will a stranger who ccame from Delta area be a custodian of a culture that had existed b4 he came? Even Onitsha ppl can testify to dat bcs dey still claim they are not Igbo. Don't derogate Igbo heritage. Hence, I will unmask ur venomous derogary remark. Igbo may not hv kings b4 colonialism doesn't mean they don't h strong political n administrative system. Shalom

How dare you insult Onitsha people? Ndi Onitsha are Igbos as any Igbo can be. Its your type that will tomorrow call Igbo returnees from other parts of Nigeria as non-pure Igbos. Ifele mee gi. Unu ana echekwa echiche tupu unu ekwue okwu? Echi onye Onitsha puta si na oburo onye Igbo unu ebeba akwa. Tufiaaaa!

MadCow1:




I too was wondering..

Is the Obi higher than the Eze Nri? I think not.

You are correct, Eze Nri is higher than Obi of Onitsha.

chino11:
I don't have time to read your jargons. Obi of Onitsha is the most influential and most powerful KING in Igboland. Onitsha is the oldest city in Igboland. That was the place Ajayi Crowther, Sanders brothers, Mongo Park etc first visited on arriving in this part of the world. Crowther was at the time resident in Onitsha when he was propagating the word of GOD through CMS.

Eze Nri is understandably the custodian of Igbo culture but all those other kings you mentioned are inconsequential village heads and elders.

Igwe Orizu of Nnewi is equally very powerful.


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If you can't take your time to read what I took my time to write then I can't take my time to entertain your naivety.

OfoIgbo:


The Eze Nri, or indeed any of the UmuNri King's domain flows into other territories, but mainly in its priestly format.
●UmuNri are the owners of the deities used in naming the Igbo market days, and as long as other Igbos outside the Nri clans use those market days, then they are subliminally acquiescing to Nri astrological hegemony
●UmuNri introduced the ozo, nze, duru, mgburuichi (embrenche according to Olaudah Equiano) to Igboland
●UmuNri have the copyright in counting and announcing new years to Igbo, Igala, Bini peoples
●When an abomination is committed in Igboland, only an Nri priest is culturally high enough to lift it. If an abomination is committed in Onitsha, the obi of Onitsha or any of his titled men are not culturally significant enough to abrogate the alu. They have to seek out Nri priests to do that

There are many more duties Nri perform for Igbos, which is why kings from the Nri lineage are culturally more powerful than any other king.
In non-Nri domains, they operate more as priests

On point!

Dhugal:

*sigh*
I won't even go Igbo-wide,Anambra state alone will suffice.
The Onitsha monarchy,though presiding over a well known city,does not and cannot hold a candle to the Eze Nri and the Igwe Nnewi.
Being popular does not a custodian of culture nor foremost King make.Onitsha monarchy is but a baby placed beside the antiquity of Nri or Nnewi.
If any traditional ruler in Anambra should lay claim to being custodian of Igbo culture,it's the Eze Nri followed by Igwe Nnewi.
Go check how the Traditional Rulers Council in Anambra is ordered,backed by law,before you make more childish show of yourself.
Btw,the Emirship of Kano may be popular,but his overlord still remain the Sultan of Sokoto.
You would educate me over something you know nothing about,smh.
Let's not detract from celebrating a worthy monarch,an awesome heritage.Just cool it with the overly enthusiastic verbiage.

1000CLAPS

MONIKA OfoIgbo is the only one that says it at it is others here are just talking nonsense.....igwe achebe took over from obi okagbue which was the former igwe of onitsha they are more like ceremonial monarch the Eze Nri/Eri are the most fearful and respect in igboland due to the gifted power they got to destroy any evil in igboland without Eze ERI igboland will not exist if u look at it properly