Emeka Esogbue

 Ezechime Traditional Headship: A Clan of Competing Claims Emeka Esogbue The Ezechime clan's origin story is indeed one of the most debated topics in Anioma history, with diverse accounts fueling the controversy. The patriarchal origin is a hotly debated topic, with nearly everyone, including non-Anioma indigenes, weighing in on the history of the people. The accounts are varied and complex, making it a fascinating yet challenging aspect of Anioma history to unravel. However, this writer is interested in the claim of traditional headship by some of its notable communities. Three notable communities within the Ezechime clan claim traditional headship, each with its own justification: - Issele-Uku: Claims to be the traditional head based on Oligbo, the last son of Ezechime, who allegedly took care of him in his old age. - Onicha-Ugbo: Asserts its claim based on being founded by the eldest son of Ezechime. Indeed, in Anioma society, diokpaship is a recognizable practice in which the e...