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The Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers has elected a new Deputy Chairman, Eze Fredric Nwachukwu, following the demise of Eze David Osuagwu, the former occupant of the position.

Leading other traditional rulers to the event, the Imo State Chairman of the Council, Eze C. Okeke, prayed for Nwachukwu’s peaceful and successful reign, maintaining that nature abhors a vacuum; hence, the emergence of the new Deputy Chairman.

The event, which took place at the Owerri Zone Council of Traditional Rulers’ office apartment at the Council Headquarters of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Ezeimo Palace, Mbari, Owerri, was witnessed by traditional rulers who came in their traditional attires to observe the ritual of the formal opening of the Deputy Chairman’s office.

Until his emergence, Eze Nwachukwu was the traditional custodian of Ngor Ancient Kingdom, Chairman of the Ngor Okpala LGA Council of Traditional Rulers, and the acting Chairman of the Owerri Zone Council of Traditional Rulers.

Earlier, in his remarks while officially declaring the office open, Eze Okeke, who is also the Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, requested a minute of silence to honor and pray for the repose of the soul of the departed occupant of the office, Eze Osuagwu.

He informed the Royal Fathers that the ceremony was necessary, considering the fact that nature abhors a vacuum and that the Owerri Zone Traditional Rulers’ office needed to be occupied to move their activities and programs forward.

Eze Okeke explained that Eze Nwachukwu was enthroned to act in the capacity of Deputy Chairman of the State Council, who will be in charge of the Traditional Rulers of Owerri Zone, pending his official recognition by the Governor of the State.

He urged the new Deputy Chairman to remain committed to his duties and to avoid anything that would run contrary to the high expectations of the Council and the State Government.

He enjoined other Royal Fathers to ensure adequate security in their respective domains and to always uphold the culture and tradition of the land.

Nwachukwu thanked Ezeimo for his support and blessings and assured that he would seek God’s guidance and counsel in the discharge of his duties.

He performed his first official duty in the office with the ritual of the royal breaking of the kola nut and pledged to galvanize the Traditional Rulers of Owerri Zone to support the Chairman of the State Council.