Igbo King in Ghana: Video of Captain Smart Bowing to Eze Igbo Ghana Sparks Outrage
- An honorary title was conferred on Captain Smart at a recent ceremony chaired by Eze Igbo Ghana Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu
- The self-styled royal leader of the Igbo tribe in Ghana called the popular media personality the mouthpiece of the people
- The video, which was culled from a past event, has resurfaced as some Ghanaians ranted about the self-styled royal leader
A video of Captain Smart kneeling in front of His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the self-styled royal leader of the Igbo tribe in Ghana, has stoked a frenzy on social media.
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The moment was captured during a ceremony chaired by the royal leader, who is seeking to build a 50-acre Igbo kingdom in Old Ningo.
At the event, Ghana's Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, among other Ghanaian dignitaries, was present.
In the video, the Eze Igbo Ghana was seen crowning Captain Smart as 'the mouthpiece of the people'.
The Onua TV presenter was given a traditional necklace and a hat as a symbol of his new status in the Igbo community of Ghana.
Some Ghanaians who kicked against the Igbo king's plans shared their disappointment over Captain Smart's new affiliation.
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Captain Smart, Eze Igbo's meeting stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from netizens as they expressed their outrage over Captain Smart's meeting with Eze Igbo Ghana.
Paul McDonald Adu Anim said:
"That's how in the olden days they claim lands, and don't forget Ga's are linked to Nigeria that's how come they got the chance. The government must step in. Very soon the sacrifice will start."
Benjamin Terkper wrote:
"I now see why captain smart is been backlashed. Ghana is a joke!!!!"
Vera Amihere commented:
"Gifty Adorye must be question too, she was given a queen mother or soo by the same igbo king."
Annette Kwarteng shared:
"Eeiii captain smart is that you so u’re part of them Ghana 🇬🇭🤔."
Nana Kwaku Wireko noted:
"Are they part of the national house of chiefs? Some people think they are outsmarting these Igbos Ghana must Wake up before this bring heat in the nearest future. The Ghanaians playing sides with these foreigners needs to be questioned and checked."
Street Yang Farms commented:
"We need to wake up and fight for the next generation. Cos most of our leaders are selfish. Ghana we need to fight this as soon as possible."
Yaw Omane Agyekum added:
"This is how colonisation and invasion started. They came in small groups, some tribes gave them their lands and they later invaded and colonised us! Seems we never learn! A Ghanaian will take a token today and sell his big future!!"
Sam George rubbishes Igbo King's claims
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ningo Prampram MP had kicked against the siting of a 50-acre Igbo paradise in Ghana.
According to Sam George, no such property was being planned in his region, and he asked that these claims be disregarded.
In a social media post, the Ningo Prampram MP said that the hospitality of Ghanaians should not be taken for granted.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
