Abia monarch, Eze Kalu Ukoha dies after 35 years on throne

The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, is dead.

Eze Ukoha died astatine the property of 89, aft ruling his assemblage for 35 years.

The decease of the monarch was confirmed by the enforcement members of the Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU, arsenic good arsenic the Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders.

The confirmation message, made disposable to journalists by the Publicity Secretary of the community, Ifeanyi Okali, said:

“Until his passing, HRH Eze Ukoha was the Ezieogo/Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie, Ohafia, and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, successful Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.

“The bittersweet lawsuit occurred connected Saturday, September 26, 2026, leaving the full Ebem Ohafia assemblage and each who knew and respected him successful mourning.”

Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, during his reign arsenic king, maintained bid successful his community, sustained the run against cause maltreatment among youths and led offensives against transgression elements.

He was besides known successful Abia State arsenic a accepted ruler who refused to bestow ...