Over 200 youth Tuesday, reportedly set ablaze the palace of the traditional ruler of Obollo Autonomous community in Isiala Mbano Local Government, Imo, Eze Edwin Mbaeyi.

According to Vanguard, one Collins said the palace was burnt over the refusal of the monarch to coronate one Chief Chijioke Njokuocha as the traditional prime minister of the community after the death of his father, Chief Samuel Njokuocha.

According to Collins, the monarch’s preference for one Chief Jasper Nwachukwu angered the youth who had gathered to witness the coronation of Chief Njkuocha.

He said, “Our traditional ruler has insisted on making Chief Jasper Nwachukwu our traditional Prime Minister as against the rightful owner. The position of the prime minister in our community is hereditary.

“After the death of our prime minister, Chief Samuel Njokuocha, our custom, and tradition demand that his first son, Chijioku Njokuocha, should be coronated.

“This issue started since 2016 and our traditional ruler has remained adamant and wants to go against the culture and tradition of our people. Even the office of the governor on conflict resolution had mandated him to coronate the rightful person but he vehemently refused.

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