Obi of Onitsha Becomes Chairman S/East Traditional Rulers Council

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By Madu Obi

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has been appointed Chairman of the South-East Traditional Rulers' Council.

Igwe Achebe was formerly the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council.

Achebe was crowned the Obi of Onitsha in 2002.

The Monarch, who described his new appointment as "not a mean feat" made a reference to his removal by the Anambra State government.

Describing his removal as a relief, Igwe Achebe said, "Don't mind what happened in Awka. That was a burden they removed for us."

"Each time one visits Awka, one receives insults from people who are not even worthy of serving one.

Today, the whole Igbo nation has agreed and nominated the Eze Onitsha as their chairman, not me personally as Nnaemeka Achebe, but the Eze Onitsha.

What that means is that whoever holds the position of Eze Onitsha will assume the role."

Achebe's reputation as a respected traditional ruler makes his appointment significant.