‘Agaba Idu II of Izhia Kingdom’ Israel Chibueze-Agbo, is dead.
Until his death, was the traditional ruler of Izhia autonomous community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi and a first-class monarch.
He ascended the throne in 1978 and reigned for 42 years as the ‘Agaba Idu II of Izhia Kingdom.
The deceased was father to the Ebonyi governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo.
The family said that the burial of the late monarch would hold on Sept. 28, which is his birthday.
“I stand before you today to announce the death of my father and the traditional ruler of our great Kingdom, Izhia community, which sad event took place in the early hours of today, Sept 1, 2020.
“He was the former chairman, Ohaukwu Local Government Area Council of Traditional Rulers; former chairman, Ebonyi North Council of Traditional Rulers, and former chairman of Abakaliki zone, Council of Traditional Rulers.
“He was crowned in 1978 and he guided his people through the path of peace, unity and prosperity in his 42 years reign.
“He lived for 81 years serving God and humanity before heeding the glorious home call and may his soul rest in peace,” Chibueze-Agbo said.
