Ga Mantse Orders Ihenetu to Stop Claiming Igbo Kingship
The Ga Traditional Council, led by Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, stated on July 9, 2025, dissociating itself from Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, who has been claiming to be the King of the Igbo community in Ghana. The Council, in an emergency meeting, declared it had never recognized Ihenetu as a traditional leader within the Ga State.
Signed by Registrar Evelyn Amewotse, the press release clarified that recognizing traditional leaders requires formal registration in Ghana’s National Register of Chiefs, which Ihenetu lacks. The Council operates under Ghana’s legal framework and has no affiliation with Ihenetu’s activities, as stated in the release reported by GhanaWeb on July 10, 2025.
The Council ordered Ihenetu to immediately stop presenting himself as the Igbo King or conducting traditional activities in that role. It also directed individuals appointed as Paramount or Divisional Chiefs by Ihenetu to cease claiming such titles within Ga jurisdiction, emphasizing that their actions violate established protocols.
Further, the Council banned all cultural festivities organized by Ihenetu under the guise of Igbo traditions in the Ga State. This follows concerns over unauthorized events, including a reported installation of chiefs and a new yam festival, which sparked tensions with Ga authorities in 2023 and 2024.
The Ga Traditional Council reaffirmed its openness to all communities but stressed respect for Ga customs. The statement aims to maintain peace and uphold legal standards, with the Council urging compliance to prevent further disputes in the Ga State.