Sequel to the suspension of the traditional ruler of Mkpunando Aguleri, Chief Alex Edoziuno, the community has enthroned a new traditional ruler, Igwe Johnson Onyeaka- Mbanefo.
The event which took place on Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at the Ukwuana -Isiokwe square, Mkpunando Aguleri, Anambra East Council Area, threw the villagers into joyous mood as all stood still to welcome him according to the tradition and culture of the community.
The Coronation was witnessed by Ndi Ichie, Ruling Council, Uwa Ovuu age grade, Ndiocho udo age grade, youths, Ndi Ogo Nwaanyi and women of all ages in the community.
The four quarters of the community, Ugwuoba, Umuagu na Obeke, Ivite Enu and Igboezunu unanimously agreed that the stool abhors vacancy hence the enthronement of Igwe Johnson Onyeaka-Mbanefo.
The ceremony started with prayers from the Okpala Mkpunando, Ichie Melionwu Udalor who expressed gladness that a leader whom God sent to them has come to stay. He prayed their ancestors to give him more wisdom throughout his reign.
While crowning the new traditional ruler, the traditional prime minister of the community, Ichie Augustine Akwobi, said that the dethroned Igwe, having gone against the state government, is adjudged to have also gone against Ndi Ichie, the gods of their land and the entire Mkpunando, hence they choose Onyeaka Mbanefo who has distinguished himself in various aspects in the community.
The Chairman, Ruling Council Mkpunando, Ichie Obalim Ejimofor maintained that they are at home with the new traditional ruler expressing the hope that many new projects will be witnessed in the community.
The Traditional Ruler expressed gratitude to Ndi Mkpunando Aguleri for finding him worthy of the elevation.
Igwe Johnson Onyeka_Mbanefo said that whatever the community has at heart in calling him to the throne will be his watch word. He prayed for progress and long life of his subjects.
The traditional ruler in company of Ndi Ichie and others danced round the villages that make up Nkpunando Aguleri, while masquerading and other displays added glamour to the event.
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