…celebrates Aba monarch’s enduring reign

…salutes role as custodian of culture, unity and peace

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Majesty Eze Isaac Ikonne, Enyi I of Aba, on his 97th birthday and the 52nd anniversary of his ascension to the throne.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extolled the long-reigning monarch’s decades of service to his people and the nation, describing him as a symbol of stability and continuity in traditional leadership.

President Tinubu noted that Eze Ikonne, a former chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, has remained a respected voice of wisdom and moderation throughout his reign, contributing significantly to peace and social cohesion in his domain and beyond.

Saluting the first-class monarch, the President said Eze Ikonne is “not only the custodian of the culture and traditions of the people of Aba but also an anchor for peace, unity, and progress in the nation.”

The President also acknowledged the monarch’s family, noting that Eze Ikonne is the father of Prince Paul Ikonne, a former chief executive of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority.

President Tinubu joined the Ikonne family, as well as the people and government of Abia State, in celebrating the traditional ruler on the dual milestone, praying for his continued strength and longevity.

He wished the monarch “many years of good health,” while also expressing hope for “more years of peace and progress” in his kingdom, describing the occasion as a moment to honour a life devoted to service, leadership and the preservation of cherished cultural values. (The Nation)