Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwamkpu, the father of the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has been installed as the Traditional Ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state.
The renowned farmer and strong polygamist with nineteen wives, was presented with a certificate of recognition and a staff of office by his son, Governor Francis Nwifuru, who noted that it is in accordance to the Law establishing Ebonyi State Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Cap 146.
Governor Nwifuru described the monarch as a humane and hospitable character, whose love for his wives, children, relatives and neighbors, can not be equalled and advised him to continue to show generosity to his subjects, as he ascends the royal stool.
He further lamented the ill treatment which he said the people of the community meted out to his father in the early stages of his life, which according to him led the monarch into polygamy.
