Nigeria Reportedly Apologizes to South Africa After ‘Igbo King’ Controversy
Nigeria Reportedly Apologizes to South Africa After ‘Igbo King’ Controversy
Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria has formally apologized to South African authorities following unrest in KuGompo, Eastern Cape, over the reported installation of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as an “Igbo King,” according to media reports.
The situation escalated into violent protests and property damage after videos of the event circulated online.
Nigeria’s deputy acting high commissioner reportedly clarified that the government does not support the incident, stressing that it was a cultural gathering—not an official coronation or creation of a traditional authority.
“Nigeria is a friend of South Africa… we tender our apology to the traditional institutions of South Africa,” he was quoted as saying.
The mission reiterated its respect for South Africa’s traditional leadership structures.
Following the unrest, the high commission also issued a safety advisory urging Nigerian nationals to limit movement and avoid public gatherings amid heightened tensions.
In the video: a march against the coronation of an "Igbo king" in the Eastern Cape
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