It has become necessary to correct the erroneous impression arising from a trending video clip made at the town hall meeting of the Onitsha indigenous community last Thursday 27 February, 2024.The written commentary trending with the tape wrongly asserts that His Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha (Agbogidi), has been elected Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers (SECTR).

It is noted that the chairmanship and other offices of the SECTR automatically rotate alphabetically every two vears among the five States of the South East. Imo State currently holds the Chairmanship in the person of His Majesty, Eze Dr. C.Okeke, CFR, Ezeude II of Amaifeke, Chairman of Imo State Traditional Rulers Council (Eze Imo), who, with the unanimous support of the Executive Committee, is wholly responsible for the affairs of the SECTR.

At its delegates’ meeting in May 2023, the SECTR designated Obi of Onitsha as the leader of the traditional institution of the South East, reiterating its decision of two years earlier. No executive roles are attached to this designation.

Agbogidi is overwhelmed by the numerous congratulatory messages he has received despite them being undeserved. Nevertheless, he wishes everyone well.

Chief Osita Aniénwu,
lke Akatakwuani of Onitsha/Chief of Staff
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