Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has given reasons why his father married 30 wives.
Even though he married 30 wives, only 17 are currently with him as some couldn’t give birth and left.
Explaining why, Governor Nwifuru said his father was once humiliated by his relatives, neighbourhoods, and the entire community as he was excelling above his equals due to his prospering farming business.
According to the governor, it was based on his villagers maltreatment or intimidation that isolated his father.
This led him into marrying many wives for companionship and helping hands in pursuit of his dreams as a wealthy farmer.
He described his father as a hospitable man, who loves his wives, children, relatives, and neighbours, adding that currently, 25 out of his children have become graduates.
The Governor revealed this while crowning his father as the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The governor’s words: “My father is a loving father and husband, who take care of all his children and wives.
“All his wives and children work hard to train themselves in school and that is why we have 25 graduates in my family who struggled to train themselves with the efforts of their mothers.”
The governor advised his father as he ascended the royal stool, to be generous with his subjects, ensuring peace and unity in the community.
He charged his father to be just in discharging his duties as traditional ruler without being vindictive, but to reign in God’s direction and motivation.
The Chairman of the occasion and former Minister of Power, Chief Godwin Ogbaga, described the installation of Nwifuru Nwankpu as the traditional ruler of the community as most commendable considering his contributions to societal development, particularly in the Izhi clan.
Ogbaga said the credit for Ezeogo Nwankpu’s coronation goes to his son, who is currently the state governor.
He added that Governor Francis Nwifuru created an enabling environment for the exercise by signing into law the document creating the communities as demanded and approved.
The ceremony attracted who is who within and outside the state, including the former governors of the state, Dr. Sam, Chief Martin Elechi and Senator David Umahi.
Others include the three senators and six House of Reps representing the state at National Assembly.
The state executives council members, local government chairmen, coordinators and other government appointees, among others, were also im attendance.
