Spooky: King-to-be dies 48 hours before coronation in Imo

by Rachel Ogbu

Uzoka
Uzoka (Punch)

Timothy Uzoka, 80, was to be crowned king of Ekitiafor Abba in Nwangele Local Government of Imo state but died in his home, as preparations were in top gear for his official coronation

The reason behind his death was not given but reports say he died 48 hours before he was due to be officially inaugurated as the Eze Ohazurume of Ekiiti-Afor Abba.

According to reports, the President General of Ekitiafor Abba Development Union, Bath Uzoma, described the death of Uzoka as unfortunate.

“The death of Eze Uzoka, Igwe Ohazurumee, the Ekiti of Ekitiafor is rather unfortunate. He has been a long-time advocate for the creation of Ekitiafor autonomous community, since 2000.

“We had  been very close associates in that struggle and just after all the ups and downs, the turbulence and the undulating terrain we went through at the time, two or three days for him to enjoy the fruits of his labour, the Lord called him.

“He is the head of this community, a prominent personality and we feel aggrieved at his death, though we cannot question God because He alone knows why it has had to happen at this time,” Uzoma said

The Punch reports:

Uzoka died less than six years after he was given a staff of office by former Governor Ikedi Ohakim.

He was also billed to confer chieftaincy titles on some distinguished sons and daughters of Ekitiafor, which was granted autonomy by Ohakim.

Intially, Governor Rochas Okorocha revoked the autonomy; it was restored after a committee he set up had reviewed the entire process.

Comments (2)

  1. The man died 48hrs before his inauguration! The death is rather suspicious, i should say.

  2. Its is a very sad news to hear that. But one thing is for sure if its caused by a human,then God will take revenge. But he was a good man the little I heard about him from my mums junior brother,comrade Gabriel Iwunze,CLO ekitiaforo autonomous community abba. I grieve with you all my matanal people.

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