Uromi 16: Obi Of Onitsha Denies Issuing Any Warning To Northern Youths

The Imeobi Onitsha Traditional Council has dismissed trending media report of a purported warning to Northern youths resident in Onitsha, Anambra State, credited to His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), the Obi of Onitsha, over tension arising from the recent unfortunate killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Obi of Onitsha, Chief Osita Anionwu (Ike Akatakwuani of Onitsha), dated April 3, 2025.

Anionwu insisted that Onitsha monarch didn’t issue the inflammatory statement, describing it as fake, fabricated, inaccurate and urged the general public to disregard it.

The statement read, “The Palace of the Obi of Onitsha wishes to inform the general public that His Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi), has made no statement regarding the recent killing of northerners in Edo State. Furthermore, he has issued no warning to anyone on the matter.

“This is another instance in the growing pattern of attributing fake statements to His Majesty, with the aim of stirring disaffection. The statement attributed to him is not only inaccurate but also inflammatory. We urge the public to disregard the fabricated statement and instead focus on promoting unity and understanding.

“As a chairman of peace and harmony among all Nigerians, His Majesty remains committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation among people of different ethnic and regional backgrounds. Let us work together to build bridges, not walls.”