ENACHIOKEN DISSOLVES ACIU

The paramount ruler of the Ancient Kingdom of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu (IV) has announced the immediate dissolution of the current executive members of Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) led by Mr Eke Agbai.

Speaking during the traditional “Itu Eye” ceremony of the Kingdom, held in Amaukwu Square, Amaeke, Abiriba, to mark this year’s Iriama Festival, the Enachioken directed the executive members of the union to hand over all properties belonging to the union and account for financial resources of the organization. He informed that an interim leadership will be announced for the union.

Speaking to newsmen after the ceremony, Abia State

Commisioner for Infornation, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, expressed appreciation to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for granting protocol recognition to the Effa of Agboji Abiriba, Eze Benjamin UCHE Agu and Ukpaghari of Amaogudu Abiriba, Eze Eme Uguru Ikpoka, stating that the Governor who is the Otuba Okwojie of Abiriba Kingdom is determined to support development and peace in the Kingdom.

It will be recalled that following presentations made to the Governor by Enachioken of Abiriba and others, Governor Ikpeazu approved protocol recognition for the two Ezes and directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to accord them relevant official courtesies.