Igbu-Akoh Kingdom, Ekpeye Land — Hon. Irene Chinembudu Job, the NDC candidate for Abua-Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, paid an unofficial courtesy visit to her Royal Father, His Majesty, Eze (Hon.) Cassidy O. W. Ikegbidi, JP, AP, FICAN, FCIAP (Chartered), Eze Igbu-Akoh II.
The visit took place at the Eze Ekpeye Logbo Stool in Igbu-Akoh Kingdom, Rivers State.
Hon. Job, a proud daughter of the ancient Igbu-Akoh Kingdom, said the visit afforded her the opportunity to pay respects to the traditional institution, receive royal blessings, and reaffirm her connection to her cultural heritage.
The visit comes amid the temporary assumption of responsibilities as Eze Ekpeye Logbo by His Majesty, Eze Ikegbidi, following the handover of duties by His Imperial Majesty, Eze Sir (Amb.) Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo, JP, DSSRS, Eze Ekpeye Logbo III.
According to the traditional council, the Caretaker Eze Ekpeye Logbo convened a joint meeting of the Eze Ekpeye Logbo-in-Council and the Igbu-Akoh Council to brief stakeholders on administrative arrangements for both the Igbu-Akoh Kingdom and the wider Ekpeye ethnic nationality during his one-month stewardship.
At the meeting, His Majesty assured that there would be no changes to the existing personnel working with the Eze Ekpeye Logbo, stressing continuity, stability and orderly administration.
Clarifying the development, His Royal Highness, Eze Chigbo John, Nyeso Eze Ekpeye Logbo, stated that the temporary absence of the Ekpeye monarch was for rest and personal time away from demanding engagements, and not on account of ill health. He expressed confidence that His Imperial Majesty would return after the one-month period by the grace of God.
The joint council meeting was attended by several distinguished traditional rulers, chiefs and leaders including Chief Rowland Ebeledhi, Chief of Staff to the Eze Ekpeye Logbo; HRH Eze David Chigemerem, Secretary to the Ekpeye Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs; HRH Eze Abraham Nsirim of Ny'údu Owu Orlukwo Kingdom; HRH Eze Moses Daniel Agbezhi of Ny'údu Ugbokor Upata; and Chief Dibia Reason Elisha, Chief of Staff to the Eze Igbu Odhiokwu.
Others present were Chief Orike Silas Ojimini, Ny'údu Ukani Ula Ugbobi; HRH Eze Robinson Prince N. Ozumba, Nye-nyiji Akoh-mini Clan; HRH Eze J. O. Moses, Nyeso Eze Igbu-Akoh; HRH Eze Macaulay Esunwo, Nye-nyiji Ukani Ula Akoh; HRH Eze Isaac Oshi, Nye-nyiji Echi-Akoh; as well as numerous Eze-Nwe-Ulas, high and titled chiefs, opinion leaders and youth representatives.
The council graciously received Hon. Job during the occasion, offering prayers and royal blessings.
In her remarks, Hon. Job expressed gratitude for the warmth and blessings bestowed on her, noting that traditional institutions remain vital pillars of cultural preservation, community unity and peaceful coexistence.
She reaffirmed her commitment to respect for elders, honour for heritage, and service to the wellbeing and development of the people as she continues her public service journey.