Inside Ebonyi’s royal crisis: How monarch, wife were beaten, banished over kingship dispute

Punchng | 04-05-2026 12:36pm |

A significant royal crisis has emerged in Ebonyi State, where a traditional monarch and his wife were reportedly assaulted and subsequently banished due to an ongoing dispute over kingship. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the couple was beaten and placed in a wheelbarrow before being expelled from their community. This incident has raised concerns regarding the stability of traditional leadership and the adherence to cultural practices in the region. Authorities are urged to investigate the circumstances surrounding this event to ensure justice and restore order.

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