Gerald Mbamalu
| Gerald Mbamalu | |
|---|---|
| Eze Ojoto III, Ezeoranyelu I | |
 King Gerald Mbamalu. | |
| Igwe Augustine Obidigwe (Eze Ojoto II | |
| Coronation | 1 April 2018 |
Gerald Mbamalu.[1] // ⓘ is the traditional ruler of Ojoto in Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, in Nigeria.
Early life
He is the fourth child of Aloysius and Philomina Mbamalu.[2] Mbamalu was crowned on April 1, 2018, as Eze Ojoto III and Ezeoranyelu I by the community alongside his Igwe-in-Council.[3] He succeeded the late Igwe Augustine Obidiwe (Eze Ojoto II).[4]
An official certificate of recognition was issued in accordance with the Traditional Rulers Act of 1981 by then Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on February 20, 2018.[2] His first Ofalla was recorded on January 2, 2021[5][6] and New Yam festival on August 5, 2021.[7][8]
Previous ojotos
- Igwe Abel E. Adirika was crowned as Ezebube I of Ojoto (19th Century)
- HRH Igwe Augustine Obidiwe was crowned as Azeakajiofoana
- Igwe Gerald Mbamalu was crowned as Eze Ojoto III and Ezeoranyelu I (2018–present).[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Sun News (19 March 2021). "Eze Ojoto III celebrates Ofala Festival". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- 1 2 Gloria, Anaeze (2 April 2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- 1 2 Anaeze, Gloria (2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ Gloria, Anaeze (2 April 2018). "Ojoto Community Coronates New Monarch". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ Rapheal, Rapheal (19 March 2021). "Eze Ojoto III celebrates Ofala Festival". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ David, Sunny (2021). "Traditional ruler of Ojoto, Igwe Mbamalu celebrates first Ofala festival with pomp". Apex News Exclusive.
- ↑ Osadebe, Emegini (2020). "Ojoto Community Celebrates New Yam Festival". Anambra Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ↑ Uzor, Ugwunze (14 August 2017). "Ojoto goes agog with Ufiejioku festival". Orient Daily News. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.