EzeIgbo Ghana Ihenetu Celebrates HRM King Ateke Tom on his Birthday Anniversary

In a flagrant show of deep respect for traditional institutions, royalty and leadership, the Diaspora Paramount Ruler of the Igbo Community in the Republic of Ghana, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu has sent out a heartwarming goodwill message to celebrate His Royal Majesty King (Dr. ) Ateke Michael Tom ( Seukro of Niger Delta), on the occasion marking his birthday anniversary in grand style .

The Global Peace Ambassador, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Ihenetu, in a statement made on Monday morning at his revered Obiukwu, Obigbo, Obieziokwu royal palace in Ghana, commended King Ateke Tom for not only being a father figure to all, but a rallying point for the promotion of peace, unity, and cultutural diversity in the Niger Delta region, South-South—Nigeria.

Eze-igbo Ghana, and Publicity Secretary, Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora, Eze Ihenetu, in a well worded letter he forwarded to his
Country Director on Media Strategy and Communications, Imo born Media Consultant, Public Analyst and Newspaper Columnist, Njoku Macdonald Obinna, a copy which was made available to newsmen, stated as follows:

“I wish to send my heartwarming congratulatory message to a respected royal father, peace ambassador, and beloved brother,

“His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Michael Tom (Amanayabo of Okochiri Ancient Kingdom, the Seukro of Niger Delta), on the occasion marking your colorful and fruitful birthday anniversary.”

“Your love for the good people of Rivers State and entire Niger Delta region is exemplified in the sacrifices you had made over the years to defend their good cause and protect their common interest.”

You have used your most revered throne to speak for the oppressed , protect the poor, and provide for the less privileged in the society across ethinc and religious lines.

May the Almighty God who has found you worthy to lead your people give you the wisdom and leadership direction to continue to be a good shepherd over the numerous flocks He has kept under your care. May the King live long! May your reign continue to enjoy peace and the love of the good people of Okochiri Kingdom, Okirika, and the rest of Rivers State. Amen.
Long live, HRM King Dr. Ateke Michael Tom.
Long live, Rivers State
Long live, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Recall that preparatory to the Igbo new yam festival in Ghana, which took place on September 17, 2024, His Royal Majesty , Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Ezeohazurume of Ghana) sent a powerful delegation to Okirika to extend his special letter of invitation to King Michael Ateke Tom, who accorded them warmth reception.