Ga Traditional Council disassociates itself from activities of Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, declares no recognition of any Igbo King within Ga State

The Ga Traditional Council has officially disassociated itself from all activities of Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, who has been presenting himself as the King of the Igbo community in Ghana.

In a strongly worded press release issued on July 9, 2025, following an emergency meeting chaired by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Council stated unequivocally that it does not recognize any individual as a “King of the Igbos” within the Ga State.

The statement, signed by Evelyn Amewotse, Registrar for the President, outlined a series of resolutions reached by the Council:

1. The Ga Traditional Council completely disassociates itself from all traditional and cultural activities being organized by Eze Dr. Ihenetu.

2. The Council emphasized that no such recognition has ever been granted to Dr. Ihenetu or anyone else as a traditional Igbo ruler within Ga lands.

3. The Council reiterated that official recognition of any traditional figure is contingent on their inclusion in the National Register of Chiefs, in accordance with statutory provisions.

4. The Council directed Eze Dr. Ihenetu to cease and desist from parading himself as a king or performing any traditional functions within the Ga State.

5. Paramount and divisional chiefs purportedly installed by Dr. Ihenetu have also been ordered to cease any traditional representations or claims to authority within Ga territory.

6. All traditional and cultural festivals organized under the banner of promoting Igbo culture and led by Dr. Ihenetu have been ordered to stop with immediate effect.

The Ga Traditional Council reaffirmed its commitment to peace and unity, stating that the Ga people welcome all ethnic groups and nationals into their communities — provided they respect Ga traditions and customs.

The Council, however, cautioned that any attempt to disregard its directives or disrupt public order would be met with legal consequences.

"Our goodwill and respect for other tribes and people of other nations should not be taken for granted," the statement concluded.

This announcement comes amid growing public attention surrounding Dr. Ihenetu’s public appearances and events in Accra, which have reportedly included cultural pageantries and the installation of traditional titles.

The Council's firm stance underscores its intent to preserve the sanctity of Ga traditions and maintain social harmony across the capital.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith