OGBONI FRATERNITY SUCCESSION SCANDAL: ONE DIES, ANOTHER FLEES

OGBONI FRATERNITY SUCCESSION SCANDAL: ONE DIES, ANOTHER FLEES

The quest for a replacement of Mr. Frederick Ifeanyi’s position as the Second in Command of Ogboni Fraternity has led to the death of his son, Kingsley Ifeanyi as the elder son whose name was given as Harrison Ifeanyi has taken to his heels to an unknown destination.

Harrison Ifeanyi

Following the death and burial of Mr. Frederick Ifeanyi, who hails from Idumuesah in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State on the 4 of April, 2016, the Ogboni Fraternity whose Headquarters is located at Agbor-Obi, Ika South LGA of Delta State has not seized to trouble the family of their late member over his replacement in the fraternity as the once peaceful family has now been in chaos and disarray, investigations reveal.

According to a reliable source, it was gathered that according to the culture of the fraternity, a ranking member of the secret cult upon his demise, is supposed to bring any of his sons into the brotherhood to succeed him and if possible, initiate the would-be successor into the brotherhood before their demise, revealing that the aim was to keep up their numerical strength, save the brotherhood from going into extinction and also sustain the legacy of the deceased member upon their demise.

                          Mr. Frederick Ifeanyi

It was discovered that contrary to this, Mr. Ifeanyi failed to provide a successor while alive as his elder son, Harrison Ifeanyi who was supposed to succeed him declined on the ground that he was a Christian and would want to serve God in heaven through His son, Jesus Christ and not to soil his hands with the evils which the members of the brotherhood are involved such as; killing, possession of evil powers and rituals.

It was revealed that he had on several occasions, described the brotherhood as ‘darkness and satanic,’ saying that there is no connection between light and darkness and he would not want to belong to group or association that will truncate his relationship with God. 

However, upon the burial of his father, late Mr. Frederick Ifeanyi, a delegation of the brotherhood while on a condolence visit, reiterated their stand over the replacement of their father and the impending danger if their late member’s first son refused joining them as their father’s replacement.

It was further gathered that after much persuasions and warnings from the fraternity, the deceased’s second son died while the second son, Harrison took to his heels as he feared that the mishap was a signal that they might come for him next.

In a phone chat with the Media and Public Relations Officer of the Ogboni Fraternity, Mr. Raphael Unozie, he stated that the law binds every member of the brotherhood to provide a successor to the brotherhood so as to replace them upon their demise as failure to do so amounts to chaos, saying that there is nothing any one can do about it.

He noted that providing a successor is an irrevocable order of the brotherhood.

He further noted that the calamity faced by the family of their late member, Mr. Frederick Ifeanyi was as a result of failure to obey the brotherhood’s order which is binding to all, saying that running will not save them as more catastrophe looms if they do not obey the order of the brotherhood.

However, an attempt to reach the widow of the deceased proved abortive, saying that she was not in the right frame of mind to grant any interview.

As at the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of Ifeanyi Harrison is yet to be ascertained.

IDUMUEDAH COMMUNITY, DECLARE PATRICK CHUKWUYEM PEACEMAKER WANTED.

IDUMUEDAH COMMUNITY, DECLARE PATRICK CHUKWUYEM PEACEMAKER WANTED.

Idumuesah community in Ika Northeast Local Government Atea of Delta State has declared one Patrick Chukwuyem Peacemaker wanted, over what the community called abominations and sacrilege perpetrated by Patrick Chukwuyem.

This was made known to newsmen, during a meeting of Elders- In-Council of the community, held Friday, January 18, 2011, at the community"s town hall (Ogwa).

According to Pa. Joseph Umuede, who spoke on behalf of the Elders -In-Council, Patrick Chukwuyem Peacemaker is needed by the community, to enable the community to perform the need appeasement for the gods of the land over the numerous abominable and sacrilegious acts he has committed against the land.

He said the youths of the community have been given the mandate to find the culprit and bring him to the elders for the needed appeasement to avoid the wrath of the gods of the land, saying that the abominable acts perpetrated by Patrick Chukwuyem will  bring the wrath of the gods down on the community if the appeasement is not carried out

According to Ika Weekly findings, the real reason why the community declared Patrick Chukwuyem wanted was because of his stand against female circumcision, according to a source, Patrick Chukwuyem has been on the neck of the elders of the community to stop female circumcision and that he went as far as destroying the community shrine accusing them of being backward and uncivilized and this act including threatening members of the Elders -In-Council in their homes that if they do not desist from the wicked tradition, he will deal with them.

The source noted that what led to Patrick Chukwuyem destroying the community"s sacred shrine was when his father Oshiegbu Patrick decided to circumcise one of his daughters, Nkem, Patrick Chukwuyem's elder sister and he warned his father not to but the father went ahead and carried out the circumcision and Nkem died in the process. It was disclosed that the death of Nkem Patrick so pained his elder brother Chukwuyem that he destroyed the community"s shrine.

Sources revealed that to add to Patrick Chukwuyem Peacemaker's problem, his father Oshiegbu Patrick belongs to the dreaded Ogboni Confraternity, and the father as the tradition of the secret cult demands, present one of his children to join the cult. According to information made available to Ika Weekly, Oshiegbu Patrick presented Patrick Chukwuyem to the Ogboni Confraternity, but Chukwuyem vehemently refused to have anything to do with the cult and her members.

Sources revealed that his stand annoyed members of the cult and they vowed that if he insists that he will not belong to the cult, he will be sacrificed, and they threatened that no matter where he runs to, as far as he remains on Nigeria soil, they will find him as they boasted that they have their tentacles in every part of the country.

Attempts to reach Patrick Chukwuyem Peacemaker proved abortive as information reaching Ika Weekly is that he may have left the shores of the country in fear of his life.

CHINEDU CHUKWUJINDU, OTHER FAKE MONARCH IN IKA TO FACE PROSECUTION

CHINEDU CHUKWUJINDU, OTHER FAKE MONARCH IN IKA TO FACE PROSECUTION

Ika Traditional Rulers in Delta State has on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 called for immediate arrest and prosecution of Chinedu Chukwujindu who is also known as Eugine Chinedu, a self imposed king of Ekwuoma (Ekwukwu Akumazi) whom they noted have reigned anarchy on the community through dictatorship leadership and has also sent many innocent people in the community whom he suspects to question his authority to their early grave.

Sequel to this development, notable Ika illustrious sons, Larry Onyeche, the President-General of Agbor Community Union and Mr. Kingsley Odua who spoke in separate remarks, while commending the Council of Traditional Rulers for the apt development, also called that other than the arrest and prosecution of Chinedu Chukwujindu (AKA Eugine Chinedu), that other self acclaimed Kings such as the Uboh of Ekuku-Agbor and Alaza of Emuhu who parades themselves as Kings should also be arrested. 

Speaking further, Kingsley said, “Chinedu Chijindu of Ugbodu has been parading himself as the Obi of Ekwuoma (Ekwukwu Akumazi) should be arrested without further delay. He is a threat to the community and has killed many innocent people of the community for several years.

They noted that the people of these respective communities have suffered greatly in the hands of the fake kings and they have ruled with highhandedness which has resulted to bridge in security, lost of lives and anarchy, saying that operators of the justice system to jettison unnecessary technicalities and ensure diligent prosecution of the self imposed kings.

Following this development, the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers' has called on Delta State Government and Security agency  deal with self imposed traditional rulers in the State, urging them to fashion out penalties for the infraction. 

According the communique, the Traditional Rulers condemned the activities of individuals who forcefully declare themselves as king in their communities without recourse to laid down procedures and due process.

The Chairman of the Council Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II who read the Communique urged Government and security agencies to investigate individuals who had declared themselves king and bring them to book and restore peace and order in such communities.

FULANI HERDSMEN TAKE OVER EKWUOMA COMMUNITY

FULANI HERDSMEN TAKE OVER EKWUOMA COMMUNITY

 More than 50 persons have been reportedly killed while several others ran for their dear lives in  Ekwuoma community,  Ika Northeast Local Government Area of Delta State as Fulani Herdsmen invaded the land.

Speaking with Ika Weekly Newspaper reporter during his visit to the community, Mr. Micheal Chukwuka, Chairman, Vigilante group in Ekwuoma community, said, the Fulani Herdsmen, sometime in 2018, relocated from the Northern part of Nigeria, to settle in Ekwuoma. He said when they came, members of the community did not allow them, but the king of the community refused that the Fulani Herdsmen be chased out as the king threatened that he would kill anyone who challenges his authority on the matter.

Speaking further, he said, has acquired all their land without compensation and gave it to the herdsmen to rear their cattle.

In addition, he stated that from the year, the Fulani Herdsmen arrived Ekwuoma, over 50 persons have been killed by the Fulani Herdsmen. He also said that at the moment, several persons have abandoned their homes and ran away from the community for safety of their lives. 

He on this note called on the Government and fellow security operatives to help call the king to order.

MATHEW EDOBOR RUNS FOR HIS LIFE

Posted Date: December 29, 2014 

MATHEW EDOBOR RUNS FOR HIS LIFE

The Edobor kindred in Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area has declared Mathew Edobor, the son of their late brother, Monday Edobor missing. 

Expressing worry over the sudden disappearance of Mathew Edobor, the head of Edobor kindred, Pa. Andrew Edobor told newsmen that Mathew Edobor whose life had been under threat was last seen in November, 2014. According to him, “Mathew Edobor has been under pressure by Ihiator Key who happens to be the younger brother of Abavo monarch, King Uche Irenuma to sell the only landed property of his family.

“Mathew Edobor’s father, late Monday Edobor mysteriously died in the struggle for the said land but in spite of the pressure mounted on him refused to sell the land to Ihiator Key who has vowed not to give up until death. 

“From all indication, Mathew Edobor has taken to his heels so as not to die like his father whose death has remained a mystery, but our worry now is his safety wherever he is, since Ihiator Key is a desperate man who will go to any length to get what he wants”.

Continuing, Pa. Andrew Edobor lamented the nonchalant attitude of the Nigeria Police in handling the issue that concern a member of the royal family, because they claim that the land belongs to them no matter who possess it.

Culled from Ika Weekly

UGBOH HOPE WANTED FOR HOMOSEXUAL ACT

Posted date: June 9, 2015

UGBOH HOPE WANTED FOR HOMOSEXUAL ACT

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Agbor Divisional Headquarters has declared Ugboh Hope wanted over alleged practice of homosexuality.

Addressing newsmen, SP Albert Uchechi Dike said Ugboh Hope; an indigene of Abavo in Ika South LGA has remained on the run over his engagement in gay practice. 

According to him, “Ugboh Hope must be brought to book to face the wrath of the law for his homosexual act. Investigation revealed that Ugboh Hope started practicing gay from his primary school days and had lured many into it. He had escaped apprehension when the police stormed his hideout May 28, 2015 and apprehended his gay partner who gave his name as Solomon Isioma but he was crushed to death by a moving car on attempt to escape arrest. 

“Meanwhile, following the order of the Delta State Police Command, the Agbor Police Division has declared Ugboh Hope wanted as his apprehension will help reduce the increasing rate of the youth involvement in homosexual act.

“The police is not going to relent in its effort to arrest Ugboh Hope to face justice.

“Law against homosexual act according to the constitution of the Federal  Republic  of Nigeria attracts 14 years jail term. The command has assured handsome reward for whoever that will provide useful information leading to the arrest of Ugboh Hope.

Culled from Ika Weekly

ABAVO KINGSHIP TUSSLE: ASUMAH FAMILY RAISE ALARM OVER INTIMIDATION, THREAT TO LIFE, AND MISSING SON

Posted Date: February 26, 2014 

ABAVO KINGSHIP TUSSLE: ASUMAH FAMILY RAISE ALARM OVER INTIMIDATION, THREAT TO LIFE, AND MISSING SON

The Asumah kindred in Abavo Kingdom, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised alarm over the intimidation and threat to life against members of their family especially, Pa. Okoh Asumah and his household by King Uche Irenuma II, the assumed monarch of their community.

                  Pa. Okoh Asumah

Addressing journalist, a member of the Asumah family who claim anonymity said enough is enough of the intimidation of King Uche who according to him made himself the monarch of Abavo against will of the people. According to him, “Abavo Community is in bondage with King Uche as the monarch. There is no doubt that over 85 percent of the good people of Abavo are not in favor of King Uche’s leadership of intimidation.

                          Celestine Asumah  

“King Uche took offense at Pa. Okoh Asumah when the Abavo people protested against him for not being their community rightful monarch, thereby requesting that Pa. Okoh Asumah who is the next person in the community leadership to become the monarch and it is constitutional.

“King Uche being a rascal monarch, whose leadership is by thuggery, has continued to torment Pa. Okoh Asumah and his household while threatening to kill them”.

Continuing, the source said that King Uche did his worst by conniving with the police to get Pa. Okoh Asumah arrested alongside his wife, Catherine Asumah whose whereabouts have remained a mystery. He added that King Uche thereafter ordered his thugs to destroy the ancestral home of Pa. Okoh Asumah. 

  The source concluded by stating that the worry of the Asumah family is the whereabouts of Celestine Asumah, the son of Pa. Okoh Asumah who ran away from Abavo on February 7, 2014, in search of safety because King Uche was after his life.

Culled from Ika Weekly

LAND DISPUTE: OKOBIA ISIOMA DECLARED MISSING

Posted Date: July 29, 2014 

LAND DISPUTE: OKOBIA ISIOMA DECLARED MISSING

The family of Okobia in Abavo in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State have declared Okobia Isioma, the second child of their late brother and uncle, late Okobia Francis missing. 

According to a family source who claim anonymity, disclosed that their brother, Okobia Francis, his wife, Okobia Joy, and their first son, Okobia Felix were all murdered by the monarch of their community (Abavo), King Uche Irenuma following a land dispute which began since 2011. 

            Missing Isioma Okobia

This according to the source has led the surviving children of their late brother to run away from the community for their dear lives as King Uche had threatened to wipe out their entire family to have the land to himself.

The source condemned the wicked desire of King Uche in taking possession of the only land belonging to their late brother Okobia Francis for selfish reasons saying that as the monarch of the Abavo Community that all the land belonged to him. The source further said that their family worry is that the whereabouts of their late brother’s second son; Okobia Isioma has remained unknown to them since the heat of the land dispute in June 2014 made all the children to flee for safety of their lives.

While lamenting that King Uche has continued to rule them with thugs armed to the teeth, the source prayed for the safety of their late brother’s children wherever they are.     

Meanwhile, the Okobia family has expressed their worry over the whereabouts of Okobia Isioma, who they said was born on June 1, 1994, dark in complexion, speaks Ika, English, and Pidgin English languages fluently.

Culled Ika Weekly

IPOB CRISIS: KINGSLEY UWABOR DECLARED WANTED

This report was published on 2nd of July , 2018 by Emmanuel Njoegbu

IPOB CRISIS: KINGSLEY UWABOR DECLARED WANTED

A resident of  Ebeniuwa Street, off Innebisi Road, Asaba Delta State, Mr. Kingsley Uwabor was on the 2nd, July 2018, declared wanted by the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP. Muhammad Mustafa over his alleged involvement in the activities of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB).

   Ika Weekly Newspaper Correspondent while gathering this report, learnt that the wanted person, Kingsley is an active member of the IPOB, a very strong socio-cultural and political group operating in the South East of Nigeria, advocating the secession from the federation of Nigeria. The group had expressed strong terms through protests and other forms of peaceful aggitations of their desire and wishes which is to restore and structure the Nation. It is an autonomous and sovereign Nation governed independendly by the indigenous citizens of the six States of Biafra.

     It was also gathered that the Nigeria Government perceiving the Biafran Protesters and their activities as subversive and dangerous to the peaceful and unitd existence of the country, has been carrying out strong measures of reprisal against them. The federal Government took very drastic and immediate steps, outlawing even when it was manifestly clear and plain to the eyes of the people and press of Nigeria that the group never indulged in any acts of terrorism against the Nation, but were using peaceful and nonviolent means to advocate its demands.

     Newsmen also confirmed that the federal Government used law enforcement agents such as officers of the Nigeria Police Force and Soldiers to clamp down the alleged IPOB members and their supporters, killing some members the group and committing others to various jail terms with inhuman conditions.

    Speaking with Newsmen, the Delta State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, CSP. Onome Onovwakpoyeya described the activities of the IPOB members in the country as disastrous,  stressing that the wanted persons, such as Mr. Kingsley Uwabor, Mr. Peters Moses and others must face the wrath of the law if apprehended so as  to be used as deterrent to others who take laws into hands. 

     He  noted that the  protest first took place on the 10th of January, 2018 along the Head Bridge in Asaba, the Capital of Delta State where most of the protesters including Kingsley were arrested and taken to Police Custody for more investigation. He said that Kingsley and his friend, Peters were  arrested alongside other protesters,  noting that they have all been on detention since their arrest on that fateful day in January 2018 before Kingsley and Peters got to escape from the Police Station on the said date in the month of July, 2018. 

      He therefore charged anyone with useful information that can lead to the arrest of Kingsley and other wanted persons to report immediately to any nearby Police Stations.

PHILIP DESTINY DECLARED WANTED FOR GAY PRACTICE

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PHILIP DESTINY DECLARED WANTED FOR GAY PRACTICE

A 22-year-old Philip Destiny from Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State has been declared wanted by the Delta State Police Command for involvement in gay practice.

Briefing newsmen, the Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Celestina Kalu said the command received a tip off of Philip Destiny’s gay practice with his partner gay, Sunday Promise from Bayesa State after their meeting on March 15, 2014 at Grand Hotel, Asaba. 

According to her, “Before we could apprehend the two suspects at Grand Hotel, Asaba, we met the lifeless body of Sunday Promise who was said to have been killed by an angry mob who considered their gay act as abominable. Now the whereabouts of Philip Destiny remains a mystery". Meanwhile the command has declared Philip Destiny wanted for his gay act, with a copy of the declaration sent to his family home in Abavo. 

“The command had also put in place strategies for the arrest of Philip Destiny.

“Homosexual conduct, a punishable offence under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria attracts 14 years jail term. Because it is also considered as an abominable act, persons who are caught always face mob justice which occasionally results in death as  penalty”.

 He appealed to anyone with useful information that will lead to the arrest of feeing Philip Destiny to report to the nearest police station as such information will be rewarded handsomely.

Culled from Ika Weekly

Ogboni Palava: Man Dies For Challenging Cult.

Ogboni Palava: Man Dies For Challenging Cult.

By Xavier Ebie.

A  61 year old man, Chukwueku Donuwe who was shot by the members of the dreaded Ogboni confraternity  for challenging members of the cult has finally died.

Sources revealed that when some of the Ogboni  cult members visited  the  family home of Confidence Donuwe whom they were really  after, for him to come and take the place of his father in their cult, they did not meet him but met  his uncle,Chukwueku Donuwe, whom spoke rudrly  to members of the confraternity, telling them that his  late brother's son can never be part of their evill cult, and in the process of the heated exchange  he was shot and  was rushed to the hospital but died after some months.

Sources revealed that the late father of Confidence  Donuwe,  Dennis Donuwe was a member of the deadly Ogboni Confraternity secret cult, and that when the father died,Confidence Donuwe was ordered by membrs of the Ogboni confraternity to take the place of his late father as they insist that vacancy is not allowed in their cult. 

According  to sources Confidence Donuwe refused to take his father's place as he claimed  he is  a Christian  and can not engage in diabolic practices.

It was revealed that  members of the Ogboni confraternity vowed  that if  Confidence Donuwe does not take the place of his late  father he and his entire  family would be wiped out, as they threatened  that they are in all parts of the country and in as much as he is living in Nigeria, the cult must catch up with him and he will pay with his life.

Attempts to reach Confidence Donuwe, proved abortive as he was no where to be found.

TWO GUNNED DOWN BY CULTISTS

Posted date: Tuesday February 16, 2016 

TWO GUNNED DOWN BY CULTISTS

Anguish, fear and pain best described the atmosphere in Alihami Community, Agbor, Delta State where gunmen suspected to be members of a secret cult on Saturday last week invaded and killed a resident of the area popularly known as Tata.

It was gathered that two among the cult members identified as Greek and Rufus invaded the compound by 8am in reprisal against a rival cult member and in the process shot Tata who is a father of a 4-month old baby died on the spot before help could come his way.

    It was also confirmed that a young lady who lives in the area was also shot on her two legs. Fortunately, she survived the attack as she was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital by a good Samaritan.

The ugly incident left residents in shock as some occupants of the compound fled their homes.

In a related development, one Chukwudi, an indigene of Kwale who resides at Osain by Ojekpolor Street was shot dead by unknown gunmen.

Meanwhile, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Agbor Police Headquarters, CSP Akintunde Onyeniran who spoke to the press confirmed the incident. He disclosed that his men are trailing the suspects and urged members of the public to assist the police with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the hoodlums.

INITIATION: EMINA CHUKS RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE

Posted: March 12, 2014

INITIATION: EMINA CHUKS RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE 

Chuks Emina, the first son of late Chief Sonday Emina Ottawewe from Abavo,  Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, has fled for his dear life.

According to a close family source, Chuks Emina fled in order not to be killed for his failure to provide a new born baby as part of his initiation items into the brotherhood of the Ogboni secret cult.

The source further stated that it is hereditary that when an Ogboni man dies, that the first son should be initiated to fill the vacuum.

The demand of a new born baby to be killed as part of initiation rights made Chuks Emina changed his decision to join the Ogboni brotherhood, which according to him is unholy. He also said that his conscience will not allow him to do such a thing.

Continuing, the source said a member of the Ogboni brotherhood, on the condition of anonymity confided in them that the penalty for Chuks Emina’s refusal to be initiated  with the initiation item is death no matter how long it will take to apprehend him.

          Chuks Emina was last seen March 2, 2014.

Called from Ika Weekly