Politics
By Anthony Isibor
THE Onitsha Traditional Council has announced the dates for the various events for the 2024 Ofala festival.
A statement signed by Osita Anionwu, Chief of Staff of the Council noted that although the 2024 Onicha Ado N’Idu Ceremonial Cycle was announced on the occasion of the 2023 Ofala, it is necessary to draw attention to the events as arrangements get underway.
The Council also provided further information on dates for the events as stated in the ceremonial calendar leading up to the Ofala and immediately after as follow:
1. Thursday, 10 October: Inyedo Ukwu na Nlo Eze Onicha
2. Sunday, 13 October: Ogbalido
3. Monday, 14 October: Inyepu Ukwu na Nlo
4. Tuesday, 15 October: Traditional Ofala Day
5. Wednesday, 16 October: Traditional Azu Ofala Day
6. Friday, 18 October: Ceremonial Ofala Day
7. Saturday, 19 October: Ceremonial Azu Ofala Day
8. Sunday, 20 October: Iwaji Ikolo Ikpala Eze
9. Monday, 21 October: Iwaji Ikpala Eze
According to Tony Nezianya, Editorial Publicity Lead Ofala Steering Committee, the Ofala is an occasion for His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, Obi of Onitsha to fulfill certain obligations.
He noted that it is primarily a celebration by the monarch and his annual emergence from seclusion.
Nezianya notes that during this period, the monarch would have successfully negotiated the fortunes of the kingdom.
“The Ofala is also a reenactment of the joy, which the monarch shared with his subjects at the discovery that yam is non-toxic, and a valuable source of food,” Nezianya added.
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-May 29, 2024 @ 15:39 GMT|
Tags: Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe Osita Anionwu
