Eze Igbo Ghana Felicitates King Appolus Chu of Nchia Eleme kingdom on Appeal Court victory

…Prays for divine guidance

The Paramount king of Ndigbo in Ghana, HRM Eze Dr Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, has congratulated the king of Eleme Kingdom in Rivers State, His Royal Majesty King Appolus Chu,the Oneh Eh Nchia x over his reaffirmation by The Court of Appeal as King of Eleme Kingdom.

In a landmark judgement, the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State reaffirmed King Appolus Chu as the Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, dismissing the appeal filed by Chief Bebe Okpabi with Appeal No. CA/PH/370/2023. Judge A. M. Talba delivered the ruling on June 13, 2025, upholding King Chu’s position as the paramount ruler.
This ruling validates the earlier judgment by the Rivers State High Court in 2023, which affirmed King Chu’s election as the paramount ruler of the Nchia community, in line with local customs and traditions.
While rejoicing with peace loving people of Nchia in Eleme kingdom over the judgement. HRM Ihenetu said it will help King Appolus focus on delivering good rulership to the good people of Eleme kingdom.

“My dear king, Appolus, I’m happy that at last you have won at the Appeal Court. I pray that God Almighty would keep giving you wisdom of King Solomon to be able to rule wisely to the glory of God.
“Through your goodwill, you have been able to attract development to your community where you have touched the lives of the needy positively.
As an industrialist, you provide employment for many in your Kingdom, and as a farmer, you equally provided jobs and succour for the less privileged. May your days be long on the throne,” HRM Ihenetu prayed.