Kingship tussle tears Abia community apart

The arraignment of the traditional ruler of Arochukwu Kingdom, Godwin Kanu, in Abia State, for alleged conspiracy, impersonation and conduct likely to breach public peace has stirred controversy in the South-east state.

Arochukwu is a kingdom comprising five clans in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia.

Mr Kanu was crowned as the Ninth King of the Arochukwu Kingdom on 20 October 2023 by the traditional ruler of Ibom Isii, Kanu Nwa Kanu.