Nnachi

Nnachi

Nnachi is the one of the founding fathers of the city of Arochukwu, the largest town in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria. During the conclusion of the 17th century, he was a travelling Edda priest-doctor from near Afikpo. The Igbo clan lead by Eze Agwu in the Aro region called on him for help during the Aro-Ibibio Wars. Unable to tilt the conflict in favor of the Igbos, through his son Oke Nnachi, he called some allies from the east of the Cross River. Known as the Akpa people, their leaders were Akuma and Osim Nnubi. These leaders led their people into the Aro region and defeated the Ibibios. Though Osim died, Akuma survived and became the first "EzeAro". After his death, Nnachi's descendants took over the throne starting his son, Oke Nnachi. They are the ruling clan of the Aro people.


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