Anthony Iwuoma
Barely 24 hours after leaving office, trouble seems to be dogging Chief Willie Obiano from all quarters.
His wife, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano, did not only get a hot slap from Bianca Ojukwu during a fracas she initiated during the inauguration of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the new Governor of Anambra State, but he was also arrested at Lagos airport by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) few hours later while trying to travel out of the country.
Now, the Obi of Awka Ancient Kingdom, Eze Uzu III of Awka, Obi Austin Ndigwe, has added to the woes of Obiano and his wife. These troubles are coming too early for the first couple in the land in less than 24 hours.
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Obi Ndigwe is fuming that the former First Lady had the audacity to engage the widow of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in a fight, thereby desecrating Awka land.
Therefore, the monarch has given Mrs. Obiano seven days within which to publicly apologise to the entire Igbo people or face serious consequences.
Obi Ndigwe made the demand in a press release he signed and circulated to journalists in Awka, the Anambra State capital, describing Mrs. Obiano’s action as a sacrilege that requires him to appease the gods of Awka land to avoid calamities.
“She should also tender an unreserved apology to the new Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for her disgraceful conduct during his inauguration. The same should go for the chief judge of the state who was conducting the swearing-in when she descended,” the release read.
“This grave sin was committed in the land of Awka which is known for peace and unity. Therefore, as the traditional ruler of the people and chief custodian of our culture, I am under obligation to perform some sacrifices to cleanse our land of this filth and pollution and to appease the gods.
“It must be pointed out that Bianca was not at that ceremony as Bianca, but as a direct representative of our late father and leader, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu, her late husband who pioneered APGA.
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“Therefore, Ebele’s action of casting aspersion on her is an affront on the entire Igbo people. It was indeed on Odumegwu Ojukwu and not on Bianca as a person. This is an insult to Igbo and it must not go unpunished.
“It is on record that I took Obiano and this his wife, Ebere to Bianca Ojukwu where they knelt down while seeking the party’s governorship ticket. Bianca endorsed Obiano and called on all APGA members including then Governor Peter Obi to support him.
“Mrs. Ebele Obiano has only 7 days to apologise as demanded and directed or face serious consequences.”