After many years of resisting traditional chieftaincy titles from Igbo traditional rulers, the outgoing governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Peter Obi has finally bowed to a compelling pressure and was crowned Okwute Ndigbo - Okwute of Igbo land
His Majesty Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, The traditional ruler of Onitsha Kingdom bestowed him the crown and was assisted by many Southeast traditional rulers s including Igwe K. O Orizu of Nnewi, Igwe P. C. Ezenwa of Oba and Igwe Onwuneme of Ikenga.
Many leaders and monarchs that grace the occasion were Attah of Igala, the Chairman, Southeast Council of Traditional rulers, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Anambra Governor-elect, Chief Willie Obiano, his deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, Chief Victor Umeh and many other dignitaries.
Prince Chinedu Idigo, a former governorship aspirant in Anambra State was the Chairman of the planning committee, who praised Obi richly for his achievement and humility.
Speaking on behalf of South East traditional rulers, Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe thanked the out-going governor for his affirmative consistency and eight years of enriching the Anambra State with multiple achievements. He said that anticipation of Governor Obi into the office of the presidency is worthwhile and valid.
Governor Obi was appreciative of the title and called for better Igbo land and Nigeria for all. His wife Margaret Obi was also decorated with the title of Ona Chinyelu Diya
Peter Obi (born 19 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Anambra State serving from 17 March 2006 to 2 November 2006, when he was impeached and from 9 February 2007 to 29 May 2007 after his impeachment was overturned. Although a fresh election was held on 29 April 2007, he has reappointed governor on 14 June 2007 after a court ruling that he should be allowed to complete a four-year term. He won a 6 February 2010 election for a second term as governor.
After many years of resisting traditional chieftaincy titles from Igbo traditional rulers, the outgoing governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Peter Obi has finally bowed to a compelling pressure and was crowned Okwute Ndigbo - Okwute of Igbo land
His Majesty Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, The traditional ruler of Onitsha Kingdom bestowed him the crown and was assisted by many Southeast traditional rulers s including Igwe K. O Orizu of Nnewi, Igwe P. C. Ezenwa of Oba and Igwe Onwuneme of Ikenga.
Many leaders and monarchs that grace the occasion were Attah of Igala, the Chairman, Southeast Council of Traditional rulers, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Anambra Governor-elect, Chief Willie Obiano, his deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, Chief Victor Umeh and many other dignitaries.
Prince Chinedu Idigo, a former governorship aspirant in Anambra State was the Chairman of the planning committee, who praised Obi richly for his achievement and humility.
Speaking on behalf of South East traditional rulers, Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe thanked the out-going governor for his affirmative consistency and eight years of enriching the Anambra State with multiple achievements. He said that anticipation of Governor Obi into the office of the presidency is worthwhile and valid.
Governor Obi was appreciative of the title and called for better Igbo land and Nigeria for all. His wife Margaret Obi was also decorated with the title of Ona Chinyelu Diya
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Descendants of Gov. Peter Gregory OBI
Generation 1
Gov. Peter Gregory OBI, governor of Anambra State (on March 17, 2006), was born on July 19, 1961 in Onitsha, Onitsha North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Gov. Peter Gregory OBI has 2 children.
Ancestors of Gov. Peter Gregory OBI
Generation 1
Gov. Peter Gregory OBI, governor of Anambra State (on March 17, 2006), was born on July 19, 1961 in Onitsha, Onitsha North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria.
