The Obi of Awka Ancient Kingdom, Obi Austin Ndigwe, has warned that the immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, must appease the gods for desecrating the land after confronting the widow of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca.

WuzupNigeria reported that there was a heated exchange of words and slap(s) between both dignitaries, a show of shame displayed during the swearing-in ceremony of Governor Charles Soludo.

In a statement released to pressmen on Friday, the monarch described Mrs Obiano’s act as sacrilegious.

Although Bianca confirmed that she gave Ebelechukwu a dirty slap, the monarch stated that the former First Lady must apologise to Ojukwu’s widow and the entire Igbo people within seven days or face serious consequences.

He said, “She should also tender an unreserved apology to the new Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for her disgraceful conduct during his inauguration. The same should go for the chief judge of the state who was conducting the swearing-in when she descended.

“This grave sin was committed in the land of Awka which is known for peace and unity. Therefore, as the traditional ruler of the people and chief custodian of our culture, I am under obligation to perform some sacrifices to cleanse our land of this filth and pollution and to appease the gods.

“It must be pointed out that Bianca was not at that ceremony as Bianca, but as a direct representative of our late father and leader, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu, her late husband who pioneered APGA.

“Therefore, Ebele’s action of casting aspersion on her is an affront on the entire Igbo people. It was indeed on Odumegwu Ojukwu and not on Bianca as a person. This is an insult to Igbo and it must not go unpunished.

“It is on record that I took Obiano and this his wife, Ebele to Bianca Ojukwu where they knelt down while seeking the party’s governorship ticket. Bianca endorsed Obiano and called on all APGA members including then Governor Peter Obi to support him.

“Mrs Ebele Obiano has only 7 days to apologise as demanded and directed or face serious consequences.”