The chief of the Igbo group in Ghana, Eze Jude Chukwudi Ihenetu, has issued an official assertion clarifying latest misunderstandings relating to alleged plans to amass land for the institution of an “Igbo Village” in Ghana. He reaffirmed the group’s deep respect for Ghanaian legal guidelines and customs, in addition to its dedication to peaceable coexistence.
Eze Ihenetu categorically said that no plots of land have been bought, nor are there any intentions to amass land for the creation of an Igbo Village or Kingdom in Ghana.
In keeping with him, since his arrival in Ghana in 1995, has constantly emphasised his dedication to upholding native legal guidelines and traditions including that his initiatives as chief of the Igbo group have targeted on bettering the welfare of Igbos dwelling in Ghana and fostering unity via shared financial and familial ties.
This clarification was made in a press assertion personally signed by Eze Ihenetu, following a gathering with Ghana’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on July 16, 2025.
He defined that rumors relating to the institution of an “Igbo Kingdom” stemmed from a misinterpreted 2013 interview carried out shortly after his coronation as Eze Ohazurume I of Ndigbo in 2012. He confirmed that any such plans have been formally cancelled in 2014 and by no means materialized.
Eze Ihenetu expressed his honest apologies to the President of Ghana, the Authorities, conventional leaders, and the folks of Ghana for any issues attributable to experiences of a proposed acquisition of fifty acres (250 plots) of land in Ningo Prampram, Better Accra Area.
He reassured the President and the folks of Ghana that the Igbo group deeply values its longstanding relationship with Ghana and stays absolutely dedicated to peaceable and respectful coexistence.
“We, the Igbo folks, maintain the legal guidelines of Ghana within the highest regard and denounce any actions or narratives which will threaten the robust bond between our communities,” he said.
Eze Ihenetu urged members of the Igbo group in Ghana to stay calm, peaceable, and uphold the ideas of dignity and integrity.
In conclusion, he reiterated:
“We will not set up an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana. We renew our full respect for the legal guidelines of Ghana.”
