- The Igbo King in Ghana has melted hearts online after he met with former Liberian President George Oppong Weah
- The encounter happened after the former Ballon d’Or winner paid him a visit at his palace in Accra
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions on the meeting
It was a beautiful display of Igbo culture and tradition when the former Liberian President George Oppong Weah visited the Igbo King in Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, at his palace in Accra.
A video, which has since gone viral and was posted on the page of @ezeigbo.ghana.tv, showed Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu in his throne as the former president sat right next to him.
Photo credit: @Eze-igbo Ghana/Facebook
Source: TikTok
In accordance with Igbo custom, an elder at the palace of Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu welcomed George Oppong Weah.
Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu also expressed delight to receive George Weah as his guest, as he then prayed for him and presented him with kola to send back home.
In a show of appreciation, George Oppong, who was all smiles, expressed delight over his decision to visit the Igbo King
He then went on to perform a rite at the palace, as proof that he values and respects Igbo culture.
His act pleased Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu and his elders at the palace, who, amidst smiles, were seen applauding the 1995 Ballon d’Or winner.
Igbo King speaks on the Asantehemaa funeral
The Igbo King in Ghana has meanwhile gone public on the incident that ensued during his appearance at the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s final funeral rites at the Manhyia Palace.
Addressing the media on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Igbo King in Ghana dismissed claims that he was refused the chance to greet or shake hands with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the solemn ceremony in Kumasi.
Photo credit: @Eze-igbo Ghana/Facebook
Source: Twitter
Rather, he stated that he was applauded at the event for his show of humility and respect, and for promoting Igbo culture during his past encounters with various monarchs in Ghana.
The Igbo King in Ghana noted that he and his subjects bowed before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as per his traditional customs during their visit to the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s final funeral rites.
At the time of writing this report, the video had generated over 3,000 likes and 100 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to George Oppong Weah’s visit to the Igbo King
Netizens who took to the comment section of the video have shared their views on the encounter between George Weah and Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu.
AKA JI OFOR commented:
“This is wonderful, our own George Weah with Eze Ndi Igbo in Ghana. We must unite to promote our culture.”
Daniel Ezichuwkwu stated:
“This signifies love, equity, togetherness, and unity of a great Africa to come. Long live Eze Ndi-Igbo na Ghana, long live Ghana.”
Gordon Amankona added:
“Have you seen this? Whatever is hidden will be exposed. Ghana was sold but God has saved us. More revelations are coming.”
Ga Mantse halts Igbo King’s festival celebrations
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the plans by the Igbo King in Ghana to celebrate the Yam Festival with his people in Accra on September 21, 2025, had been suspended.
This comes after Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II warned that the festival celebration could pose security risks in the capital city.
The Ga Mantse then called on the police to stop the Igbo King, Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, from holding the festival celebrations in Accra.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
