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By Njoku Macdonald Obinna
Ahead of the grand celebration of the 6th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Michael Tom (Amanayabo of Okochiri Ancient Kingdom) slated for Saturday, November 25, 2023; the diaspora paramount ruler of the Igbo Community in the Republic of Ghana, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, has sent out a heartwarming goodwill message to celebrate King Ateke Michael Tom ( Seukro of Niger Delta), on the occasion marking his undisrupted six years coronation anniversary on the royal throne of Okochiri ancient kingdom in Okirika local government area of Rivers State, Nigeria.
The Global Peace Ambassador, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Ihenetu, in a statement made on Wednesday morning at his revered Obiukwu, Obigbo, Obieziokwu royal palace in Ghana, commended King Ateke Tom for not only being a father figure to all, but a rallying point for the promotion of peace, unity, and cultutural diversity in the Niger Delta region.
The Ezeigbo Ghana and Assistant Publicity Secretary, Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu, in a well worded letter, he forwarded to his
Country Director- Nigeria; an Imo born Media Consultant, Public Analyst and Newspaper Columnist, Njoku Macdonald Obinna, a copy which was made available to newsmen, stated as follows:
” I wish to send my heartwarming congratulatory message to a respected royal father, peace ambassador, and beloved brother,
His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Michael Tom (Amanayabo of Okochiri Ancient Kingdom, the Seukro of Niger Delta), on the occasion marking your colorful 6th coronation anniversary on the throne.
“Your love for the good people of Rivers State and entire Niger Delta region is exemplified in the sacrifices you had made over the years to defend their good cause and protect their common interest.
“You have used your most revered throne to speak for the oppressed , protect the poor, and provide for the less privileged in the society across ethinc and religious lines. May the Almighty God who has found you worthy to lead your people, give you the wisdom and leadership direction to continue to be a good shepherd over the numerous flocks He has kept under your care. May the King live long! May your reign continue to enjoy peace and the love of the good people of Okochiri Kingdom, Okirika, and the rest of Rivers State. Amen.
Recall that preparatory to the Igbo new yam festival in Ghana, which took place on September 17, 2023, His Royal Majesty , Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Ezeohazurume of Ghana) sent a powerful delegation to Okirika to extend his special letter of invitation to King Michael Ateke Tom, who accorded them warmth reception.
