Traditional ruler of Egbelu Obube autonomous community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Jude Nwaogu, has initiated a legal action against Chief Uche Albert Ahanonu, who is the chief priest of the community, administering the shrine of a deity simply known as ‘Ngwu’.

The running battle between the monarch and the priest took a dramatic turn when Ahanonu petitioned Governor Rochas Okorocha to dethrone Eze Nwaogu and thereafter publicly questioned the paternity of the monarch.

The priest alleged that the monarch was not a bona fide son of Egbelu Obube and as such, was not qualified to sit on the throne. As at the time of filing this report, the priest had been served a court summon at his residence. In a telephone conversation with our correspondent, Ahanonu confirmed the suit, while noting that he was overseas when the service was carried out.

He added: “I have briefed my team of lawyers and in the coming days at the trial, they shall by means of forensic evidence establish the truth for everyone to see. The truth is a defence in any case of defamation. We shall establish the truth.” The case is going to be heard at the High Court Owerri under suit number HOW/7/2018. (New Telegraph)