When social commentator Verydarkman (VDM) visited the palace of the Eze Ndígbo in Ghana, the cultural leader used the opportunity to set the record straight about misconceptions surrounding his title and position.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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**“Eze Ndígbo” Is Not a King in Ghana
Speaking candidly, the Eze explained that the title “Eze Ndígbo” does not make him a king in Ghana. Instead, it is a cultural leadership role designed to unite Igbos in the diaspora and preserve their traditions.
> “Our Ghanaian hosts understand this very well, and that is why we are living peacefully here,” he said.
He revealed that the office of Eze Ndígbo has existed in Ghana for over 30 years, and he is not the first to hold it. According to him, his only “crime” was winning the election in 2013, a result that some people have opposed ever since, fueling false narratives online.
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**Other Communities Have Similar Leaders
The Eze clarified that Igbo leadership in Ghana is not strange or threatening to the host nation.
The Yoruba community has its Oba.
Other groups — including Moroccans and Chinese — also have their cultural heads.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
