HRM EZE EDWARD EULE (ONYENWEALI X), HAS DISMISSED CLAIMS BY SOME OF HIS SUBJECTS THAT HE ABANDONED HIS THRONE FOLLOWING HIS TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM THE COMMUNITY.(PHOTO).

 The Traditional Ruler of Azumini Ndoki Ancient Kingdom in Ukwa East LGA, Abia State, HRM Eze Edward Eule (Onyenweali X), has dismissed claims by some of his subjects that he abandoned his throne following his temporary absence from the community.

This is as six suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the stealing of the community’s electricity transformer, thus plunging the community into darkness.

The monarch, who is currently in the U.S, explained that his trip was to attend to personal and professional matters, adding that he will soon return to Nigeria.

"I travelled to the United States of America in May 2025 to attend to some professional and personal matters. I am robustly healthy and fine, and I may soon conclude the task of my sojourn here", he said.

Prof. Eule accused individuals he described as "mischief-makers operating under the guise of an Interim Ruling Council" of peddling falsehoods and propaganda about his alleged abdication.

"I will cease to be the Eze only when I join my ancestors and the ‘Ofo’ is passed on to my successor", he stated, declaring "no vacancy on the Azumini throne", stressing that his reign remains valid.

Noting that he had duly appointed a Traditional Prime Minister, High Chief Okoro Egege, to oversee the affairs of the community in line with Azumini customs and traditions, he said, "Given my temporary absence from Azumini, I explicitly designated High Chief Okoro Egege, the village head of Uhu De Ogwe, as Azumini’s Prime Minister. This designation is in line with our culture".

"By order of the High Court of Abia State, my position as the Eze and customary custodian of Azumini’s resources and culture was reinforced and legitimised. Since the government’s appeal has not yet been heard, the judgment remains valid",  he added.

He warned those seeking to  illegally take over the traditional stool to desist from actions capable of disrupting the prevailing peace in the community.