S/East monarchs re-designate Igbo leaders in diaspora

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

The South East Council of Traditional Rulers has scrapped the use of the “Eze” title for Igbo monarchs in the diaspora, replacing it with “Onye Ndu Uzo ije” in a move aimed at curbing the “bastardization of kingship” in Igbo land.

The decision was formalised on Friday at the Eze Obi’s Palace, Owerri, Imo State, where the Council Chairman, HRM Eze Dr….