Igbo King in Ghana: Ghanaian Man Fumes Over Captain Smart’s Association With Eze Igbo, Blasts Him
- A Ghanaian man has strongly criticised the existence of a self-styled Igbo King in Ghana, expressing frustration over what he sees as a controversial development
- The man called out popular media personality Captain Smart for his past association with the Igbo King, Eze Igbo Ghana Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu
- Social media users have joined the criticism, accusing Captain Smart of political ambition and greed for accepting the title from the Igbo royal leader
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A Ghanaian man has gone viral after expressing his outrage over the recent controversy surrounding the existence of an Igbo King in Ghana.
In a widely shared video, the man passionately called out media personality Captain Smart for having ties with the said Igbo King.
Source: Facebook
His remarks come after an old video of Captain Smart being honoured by the Igbo King in Ghana resurfaced on social media.
Who is the Igbo King in Ghana?
Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, a Nigerian national based in Ghana, reportedly intends to establish the first Igbo village in Ghana.
Inspired by a cultural site in Virginia, USA, Eze Ihenetu emphasised that this village will go beyond showcasing antiquities, serving as a unique, living cultural hub for education, tourism, and community engagement.
He claims to have acquired 50 acres of land along the Aflao road in Old Ningo for the project, which aims to preserve and celebrate Igbo heritage. But this claim has been disputed by traditional authorities responsible for leasing lands in Ghana.
Smart honoured by Igbo King of Ghana
In 2023, an honourary title was conferred on Captain Smart at a ceremony chaired by Eze Igbo Ghana Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu.
The self-styled royal leader of the Igbo tribe in Ghana called the popular media personality the mouthpiece of the people.
Source: Facebook
The video, which was culled from a past event, has resurfaced as some Ghanaians ranted about the self-styled royal leader.
The latest to join the criticism is a social media user @Fumakoshie, who lashed out at Captain Smart over his ties with the Igbo King.
He condemned the broadcaster's association with the group and stated that Captain Smart displayed greed by allowing himself to be honoured by the Igbo
"You want power so that you can rule people. Meanwhile, you could not even be an assemblyman in your hometown," the man said in his video.
Watch the video of the Ghanaian man calling out Captain Smart below:
Netizens criticise Smart over association with Igbo King
Netizens who saw the video of the Ghanaian man calling out Captain Smart joined in the criticism.
Many were disappointed that the popular broadcaster received the honour without doing any checks.
@Êdwiñ Edy wrote:
"Ebuka Captain Smart 🤣🤣🤣."
@NANA YAW DMC wrote:
"But the man dey resemble Captain Smart oo."
@Eric Kwaku Gyamfi Bebeto wrote:
"Captain has disgraced the entire nation."
@Link wrote:
"Imagine this guy finds a way to become president 😂 He will sell Ghana. Kwasia payini Smart."
@Ntakra7 wrote:
"Captain Smart, wo maame da wase wate?"
Captain Smart defends ties with Igbo King
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Captain Smart rubbished criticism against him for his affiliation with the Igbo King in Ghana.
The media personality, during his show on Onua TV, clarified that the viral moment was from 2023.
He emphasised that he was unfazed by the frenzy and issued a stern message to his critics.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
