Anambra monarch dies two days before community’s day… 

The traditional ruler of Umunya community in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, Chris Onyekwuluje is dead. He was aged 61.

The monarch, who was coronated 25 years ago, died in Abuja two days ago after a long battle with cancer related issues.

The president general of the community, Chief Innocent Nwabueze (Oyi of Oyi), described the death as unfortunate and sad.

He said: “We have to face the reality of life, it’s one of those things. Our monarch has traveled and when he’s coming back we don’t really know, but it’s a very sad situation to us.”

Onyekwuluje was conspicuous during the administration of the late former Governor of Anambra state, Chinwoke Mbadinuju.

Anambra state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne described his death as a huge loss.

He commiserated with the people of Umunya over the incident, praying for his soul to find eternal rest in the Almighty. 

The Eze-Nya I, had proposed a Town Union election of his community for December 31.

According to sources, the monarch’s demise might result to a shift of the poll date by the community, as a mark of honour to him.

The late monarch, survived assassination attempt in 2015 when the men of the Special Anti-Robbery squad (SARS) foiled such attempt from some evil men.