The Igbo King in Ghana, Eze Dr. Jude Chuckwudi Ihenetu, stirred public outrage after a video surfaced showing him reportedly installing a new subchief in Dome Kwabenya. In the video, the Igbo monarch was seen showering blessings and bestowing royal titles on his new subordinate, who later took his seat as the enstooled subchief Ghanaians on social media reacted sharply, with many describing the act as disrespectful to the nation’s chieftaincy system and a challenge to local chiefs.

The Igbo King in Ghana, Eze Dr Jude Chuckwudi Ihenetu, has sparked outrage on social media after reportedly installing a new subchief.

In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, the controversial chief was showering blessings and appellations on his supposed new subordinate. After receiving his king’s blessings, the new chief took his throne. According to reports, Eze Chuckwudi Ihenetu enstooled the new ruler as the Igbo subchief for Dome Kwabenya.

It’s unclear when the video was originally recorded, but it has resurfaced amid an ongoing debate in Ghana over the actions of the Igbo King.

Eze Jude Ihenetu stirred controversy in Ghana over his alleged plans to establish a kingdom in the country. Despite repeated denials, he has been accused of attempting to violate Ghana’s sovereignty with his plans. The TikTok video with the Igbo King enstooling a subchief is below.