The Ningo Traditional Council has publicly rejected claims of any planned construction of an “Igbo Village” or establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom” in Old Ningo, describing the assertions as false and provocative.
The Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, July 8, following widespread concerns triggered by statements allegedly made by Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a self-styled “Igbo King” who has been at the center of recent controversy. He is reported to have announced plans to establish an Igbo settlement on a supposed 50-acre land allegedly acquired in the Ningo area.
But in a statement shared by Sam George, Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency, the Council strongly denied selling any land to the said individual and called on national authorities to investigate the matter.
“The five (5) clans who own land along the Tema-Aflao Road in the general Old Ningo area have NOT sold any land to the said Igbo King to develop a kingdom,” the statement emphasized.
Call for National Security Action
The Council further urged the Minister for the Interior, who also oversees National Security, to take urgent steps to invite and interrogate Dr. Ihenetu over the alleged land acquisition and his intentions behind establishing a foreign-led ethnic kingdom on Ghanaian soil.
“The ancient Great Ningo Kingdom has always been welcoming to visitors, including the British, Dutch, and Germans. However, the Ningo Paramountcy does not intend to have a ruler domiciled on our land,” the Council stated.
No Permits, No Kingdom
In a precautionary move, the Traditional Council has also called on the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly to deny any construction permits related to the proposed kingdom or any of its affiliated buildings.
According to the Council, over 20 nationalities currently live peacefully in Ningo in their private capacities, but none have attempted to create an autonomous community or declare a monarch.
“Our guests have always subjected themselves to the authority of the Traditional Council, and that remains a critical requirement for the enjoyment of our warm hospitality,” the statement added.
Rising Tensions Over Ethnic Sovereignty
The controversy comes amid rising national concerns about cultural preservation, land sovereignty, and the constitutional implications of allowing foreign nationals to install traditional monarchs within Ghanaian territories.
While the Igbo community in Ghana is widely respected and contributes meaningfully to society, the idea of an ethnic kingdom operating within another sovereign chieftaincy has sparked fears of parallel traditional structures a scenario many view as a threat to Ghana’s peace and unity.
This is not the first time Dr. Ihenetu, who styles himself as “Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana,” has come under scrutiny. Previous petitions have called for his activities to be investigated, particularly his use of traditional titles and his plans to expand cultural infrastructure without formal recognition from Ghanaian authorities.
Amnewsworld will continue to monitor developments as government agencies respond to the Traditional Council’s call for action.
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