The South-East Council of Traditional Rulers has officially abolished the use of the title "Eze Ndigbo" by Igbo leaders residing outside the Igbo land.
In a communique signed by prominent traditional rulers, including His Royal Majesty, Eze E.C. Okeke, (Eze Imo), and His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe (Leader), the council introduced a new title, "Onyendu Ndigbo," to be used by Igbo leaders in foreign lands or outside Nigeria.
According to the communique the decision was made to provide clarity on the use of the title "Eze" outside Igbo land, citing that it is a sacred traditional title exclusively reserved for recognised traditional rulers in the South-East.
The council explained that a true "Eze" is enthroned and coronated by his community or kingdom following traditional rites, divinations, and sacred ancestral ceremonies, and must have a kingdom or community to govern.
The council appreciates the efforts of Igbo leaders in Diaspora in unifying Ndigbo and fostering peaceful coexistence with host communities.
However, they deemed it necessary to abolish the use of the "Eze Ndigbo" title, citing that it is not a political or ceremonial title but one deeply rooted in Igbo tradition and heritage.
The new title, "Onyendu Ndigbo," is to be adopted by all Igbo leaders in Diaspora immediately. The directive extends to all official documents, signposts, letterheads, and public representations.
The Council warned that failure to comply with this directive will be considered a serious act of defiance, misconduct, and disregard for Igbo traditional authority and judicial pronouncements.
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ReplyDeleteCause they are using it to pass their boundary in other people's country
They also need to stop that nonsense in other parts of Nigeria. Every city and market in Lagos has eze ndigbo..
ReplyDeleteOr rather they should change the title .
Delete12:08, what did you read?
DeleteThey said they should stop using it everywhere outside the Igbo land, this includes other parts of Nigeria and abroad
I thought they abolish it since
ReplyDeleteAbout time.
ReplyDeleteMost of them look clownish.
I don't think they have the power or right to make this proclamation. They PGs of all villages in the south east are in much better position to do this and also educate Igbos in diaspora on traditional ethnics and norms. some of them don't know their left from their right.
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