Gerald Mbamalu
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| Gerald Mbamalu | |
|---|---|
| Eze Ojoto III, Ezeoranyelu I | |
 King Gerald Mbamalu. | |
| Igwe Augustine Obidigwe (Eze Ojoto II | |
| Coronation | 1 April 2018 |
Gerald Mbamalu.[1] is the traditional ruler of Ojoto in Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.The post of Igwe is recognized by the state and federal governments of Nigeria. The Igwe himself is seen as a representative of the people in his town to the state and federal levels of government. The current Igwe of Ojoto is His Majesty Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, he is the present and third traditional ruler of Ojoto. He is the fourth child of his parents, Aloysius and Philomina Mbamalu.[2] Gerald Mbamalu was coronated on April 1, 2018 as Eze Ojoto III and Ezeoranyelu I by the King-makers of the community alongside his Igwe-in-Council.[3] He succeeded the late Igwe Augustine Obidiwe (Eze Ojoto II) who passed on in 2017.[4]
HRH Igwe A.E. Adirika was coronated in 1977 as Ezebube I of Ojoto,[3] he was succeeded by HRH Igwe Augustine Obidiwe, who was coronated as Azeakajiofoana and was later succeeded by the present Igwe Gerald Mbamalu.[citation needed]
Official certificate of recognition in accordance with the traditional rulers Act of 1981 by the then Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano was issued to the traditional ruler of Ojoto, HRH Igwe Gerald Mbamalu on February 20, 2018.[5] His first Ofalla was recorded on January 2, 2021 since his coronation[6] [7] and New yam festival on August 5, 2021.[8][9]
List of Ojoto sovereigns[edit]
Igwe Abel E. Adirika was coronated as Ezebube I of Ojoto (19th Century)
HRH Igwe Augustine Obidiwe coronated as Azeakajiofoana
Igwe Gerald Mbamalu coronated as Eze Ojoto III and Ezeoranyelu I (2018 - present).[3]
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References[edit]
- ↑ Sun News (19 March 2021). "Eze Ojoto III celebrates Ofala Festival". The Sun. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ Gloria, Anaeze (2 April 2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Anaeze, Gloria (2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent Newspaper. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Gloria, Anaeze (2 April 2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ Gloria, Anaeze (2 April 2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Rapheal, Rapheal (19 March 2021). "Eze Ojoto III celebrates Ofala Festival". Sun New Online. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ David, Sunny (2021). "Traditional ruler of Ojoto, Igwe Mbamalu celebrates first Ofala festival with pomp". Apex News Exclusive. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Osadebe, Emegini (2020). "Ojoto Community Celebrates New Yam Festival". Anambra Broadcasting Service. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Uzor, Ugwunze (14 August 2017). "Ojoto goes agog with Ufiejioku festival". Orient Daily News. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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Category:Igbo monarchs Category:Royalty Category:Nigerian traditional rulers Category:1967 births Category:Living people
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