Eze Aro coronation postponed as Abia government launches investigation

The expected coronation of new Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom on December 26, 2023, has been put on hold.

There were claims against the emergence of the new Eze Aro, His Royal Majesty, Engr Eberechukwu Oji, that his father is still alive, hence he cannot be crowned.

But the controversies were later put to rest, leading to the announcement of the coronation date.

However, emerging reports showed that the State Government has asked that the event be put on hold to enable for more investigations.

This was confirmed to our correspondent by Oji, the Eze Aro.

He said, “the coronation, initially billed to take place on December 26th, 2023 at the Arochukwu Civic Centre will no longer hold on the said date, as Abia State Government has requested for a postponement, to enable it conclude investigations into issues that emanated as a result of the emergence of Eze Aro, HRM Engr Eberechukwu Oji.

“I am asking our guests, well wishers and friends of the kingdom to be on standby for further information on the development.”