Nigeria High Commission for South Africa don come out apologise after serious gbege burst over alleged Igbo king coronation for Eastern Cape.
Di matter start after video circulate show say dem crown one Igbo chief as king for KuGompo area, something wey cause anger among local leaders and traditional rulers.
According to di Nigerian High Commission, di event no be real coronation but just cultural celebration.
Dem say dem regret di way di ceremony take happen and how e take create wrong impression for South Africans.
“We dey very sorry for di confusion wey dis matter cause,” di commission talk, as dem emphasise say Nigeria no dey support any move wey go disrespect South Africa traditional system.
Traditional Leaders and Protest Reaction
Di alleged coronation no go down well with many South African traditional leaders and politicians.
Angry South Africans are now at the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria after yesterday’s protest in the Eastern Cape. They’re fuming after a Nigerian national, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, was crowned the self-proclaimed king of KuGompo City this month. #eNCA #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/KSPfSNTJri
— eNCA (@eNCA) March 31, 2026
Some groups even organise protest, say dem no go accept any “foreign king” for their land.
For KuGompo, tension rise as residents gather protest di event, with reports of violence and destruction of property.
South Africa authorities quickly distance themselves from di ceremony, say dem no recognise any such installation.
Nigeria officials make am clear say di government no get hand for di alleged coronation.
Dem also beg South Africa traditional institutions for forgiveness and promise say dem go ensure say this kind incident no happen again.
Nigeria still emphasise say di relationship between di two countries remain strong and important.
Call for Peace and Calm
Di Nigerian High Commission don also call on communities make dem remain calm and no allow di issue cause more wahala.
Dem urge South Africa leaders to help reduce tension and stop further protest.
For now, di matter still dey sensitive, but both countries dey try manage am carefully to avoid diplomatic problem.
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