The Eze royal family of Ukpo‑Dunukofia is mourning the passing of Prince Joseph Eze, a beloved member of the dynasty and younger brother to His Majesty Igwe Dr Robert C Eze (Okofia VI), Igwe of Ukpo and clan head of Dunukofia. Prince Joseph was also the immediate elder brother of Prince Engr Dr Arthur Ikpechukwu Eze OFR (Ozoigbondu, Ebube Ukpo).
According to Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze, Special Adviser on Special Duties to Prince Arthur Eze, “Today, February 19, 2026, at exactly 12:45 pm, we lost a great prince of Ukpo Ancient Kingdom, Prince Joseph Eze, while he was undergoing treatment at Atlas Neurosurgery and Critical Care Center Ltd, Nnewi, where he had been admitted four days earlier.”
Sir Nwabueze added, “May his soul, through the mercy of God, continue to rest in peace. May God console the royal family and the entire Dunukofia Ancient Kingdom.”
The community has expressed deep sorrow, remembering Prince Joseph’s contributions to the family’s legacy and his support for Ukpo Community.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the royal household in due course.
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