Ebonyi Governor’s father, with 19 wives and 108 children, becomes traditional ruler

Chief Ezekiel Nwankpu, father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, has been crowned the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area.

Known for his prosperous farming career, Ezeogo Nwankpu married 19 wives, though 17 wives remain, with whom he has 108 children, including the governor, who was born to his fourth wife.