IGWE RALPH EKPEH, EZE ENUGWU-UKWU NA UMUNRI; DON'T PLAY POLITICS WITH THE DEAD!
I have observed keenly what is happening between Igwe Ralph Ekpeh, Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri in Anambra State and his brother, over the decision to bury late Mr. Obiora within the family compound. I am still yet to understand why a man of high traditional order like Igwe should descend so low to birth havoc within the community. Let me remind HRM that while he is away in far United State of America, he has been found wanting in reconciling a little issue in his own kindred.

The bone of contention is that Igwe Ralph has refused the family of late Obiora Ekpeh to bury their ward (Obiora) within the family compound. The compound in question belongs to the family of Ekpeh, but the father of late Obiora was the eldest brother to Igwe Ralph; according to Igbo custom the compound belongs to the first son, which is Obiora’s father, and since the father is late, the compound belongs to Obiora, being the first son. However, Igwe Ralph has been making moves recently to prevent late Mr. Obiora from being buried in his own land, insisting that Obiora should be buried outside the compound. Igwe Ralph is contesting over a little piece of land, (which is not rightfully his) amidst the numerous landed properties he has within the community and beyond the State. The act appears barbaric, ruthless and degrading, I am still yet to understand why an Igwe, who is meant to uphold truth and stability within the community is breeding serious havoc from a trifle matter. Suffice to note is the fact that Igwe Ralph has not entered the said compound for over 40 years. After the normal sharing of family land, he went to his portion and built a mansion, he has been living there for over 40 years. Suddenly, after the death of Obiora, he reappears to take control of the land, insisting that late Obiora should be buried outside the compound without offering a cogent reason. God bless some of you kinsmen, who have issued a letter indicating that late Mr. Obiora should be buried inside the family compound, but you still remain adamant to their decision, perhaps, as you have quite noted “I am the traditional ruler and my decision stands” What a shameful act, an inhumane disposition, a tyrannical mentality! I know of wealthy men that built mansions for the extended family members, but yours is to take away the little late Mr. Obiora’s family have…. Igwe Ralph, fear God and do the right thing… you have employed different measures to even hinder the burial on Friday, but we are watching, the world is watching you too…

I referred to your disposition towards the matter as a chameleon dance, since you have chosen injustice to prevail instead of justice, hatred instead of love, discord instead of unity. I believe one way or the other, this message will reach you..... Think about it and act rightly.

#Update:
The information reaching me indicates that Igwe Ralph has gone to obtain court injunction to halt the burial of Late Obiora on the said compound. This is a gross injustice and I solicit legal practitioners on this platform to proffer advise on this issue. Being affluent doesn't translate to subjecting others to pain and tribulations.

Please, let's Nairalanders contribute to this matter and proffer advise too. Thanks.
Mynd44

unu kpulu nkata n'isi wee gwa "igwe" ahu Okwu.

blackegbe:
#Update:
The information reaching me indicates that Igwe Ralph has gone to obtain court injunction to halt the burial of Late Obiora on the said compound. This is a gross injustice and I solicit legal practitioners on this platform to proffer advise on this issue. Being affluent doesn't translate to subjecting others to pain and tribulations.

Please, let's Nairalanders contribute to this matter and proffer advise too. Thanks.
Mynd44

KEDU NKE NA EME NWANNE ENYIBEGHI OBIORA EKPE KEDU MAKA EKENE NWA NNE YA

IJOBA2:
KEDU NKE NA EME NWANNE ENYIBEGHI OBIORA EKPE KEDU MAKA EKENE NWA NNE YA

He will be buried tomorrow bro, but Igwe is messing up big time. He refused that Obiora would be buried inside the family compound. I got report this morning that he called security personnel to beef up the compound, to prevent youths from digging the grave inside the compound.

#Update
Imagine this Igwe o, you have the conscience to invite Vigilante group to attack the youths digging the grave... You have failed Igwe!

blackegbe:
#Update
Imagine this Igwe o, you have the conscience to invite Vigilante group to attack the youths digging the grave... You have failed Igwe!

update bruh

#Update.
It was a huge show of shame to Igwe Ralph Ekpeh. The youths are strong and mighty, when the vigilante wanted to scare them away, they exhibited uncommon solidarity.
My respect for Igwe Ralph have been rubbished. He went and filed a court injunction without due process, he thought people can be intimidated easily in this 21st century. Late Obiora has been laid to rest, Maximum appreciation to NSCDC, Anambra State for their support too.
They have not granted my permission to join PET, Enugwu Ukwu FB group, some one should share this link on PET, let Enugwu Ukwu know what their Igwe is doing.

IJOBA2:
update bruh

Late Obiora has been laid to rest inside the family compound. Though its against the vicious wish of the Igwe, but justice must prevail.
#IstandforTruth.

blackegbe:


Late Obiora has been laid to rest inside the family compound. Though its against the vicious wish of the Igwe, but justice must prevail.
#IstandforTruth.

IT SHALL NEVER BE WELL WITH THAT BASTARD

IJOBA2:
IT SHALL NEVER BE WELL WITH THAT BASTARD

I tells you. All glory to God for today's victory. Today, the adage "you can fool people some times, but you can't fool everybody all the time" comes to reality.

Igwe Ralph, remember the evil that you do will live with you, and he who thinks ill of his neighbour will surely meet bad things. Affluence is not the key, wealth is not the assurance, neither is connection the protection.... Igwe bu Ike...
#if God is On Our Side, we will be against us......

blackegbe:

I tells you. All glory to God for today's victory. Today, the adage "you can fool people some times, but you can't fool everybody all the time" comes to reality.

Igwe Ralph, remember the evil that you do will live with you, and he who thinks ill of his neighbour will surely meet bad things. Affluence is not the key, wealth is not the assurance, neither is connection the protection.... Igwe bu Ike...
#if God is On Our Side, we will be against us......

MAY I KNOW THE PERSON IM CHATTING WITH DONT BE OFFENDED BRUH

Of all the places to air the matter, it is in Nairaland?
Ifele ona emekwa unu?

IJOBA2:
MAY I KNOW THE PERSON IM CHATTING WITH DONT BE OFFENDED BRUH

I didn't grow up there.... the chance of knowing me is very small. I am a son of the soil though, Nwa Enugwu Ukwu.

Marotzke:
Of all the places to air the matter, it is in Nairaland?
Ifele ona emekwa unu?

Oga, kindly take it to wherever you deem fit, What I am after is Justice, and let His friends advise him, cos I believe some are on Nairaland.