BREAKING: Top Monarch Dies After 44 Years On Throne

A top monarch has died after 44 years on throne.

OnyxNews Nigeria reports that the Traditional Head of Ngwaland (Ezeukwu of Ngwaukwu) in Abia state, Eze Benard Enweremadu, is dead, his family announced on Saturday.

Eze Benard Enweremadu.

The heir apparent, Christopher Enweremadu, announced the death of the top traditional ruler in a statement issued at the deceased’s country home in Ahiaba Ngwaukwu Autonomous Community in Isialangwa North Local Government Area.

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Christopher, a former Speaker, Abia House of Assembly, stated that Enweremadu died on January 17 at the age of 77.

The royal father, who mounted the traditional stool of Ezeukwu of Ukwu at age 33, marked his 44th anniversary on the throne on October 23, 2020.

He was crowned on October 23, 1976, to become the 13th traditional head of Ngwaland.

He was the deputy chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers in the old Imo and later became the Chairman of Abia Council of Traditional Rulers.