Politics
Chief Kama Nkemkanma, representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the Federal House Representatives, has pledged to promote peace and unity among the people of my constituency.
The lawmaker stated this at the maiden OHANIVO Unity Cultural Carnival (UCC), held on Wednesday at Egunkwo Central School in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
Nkemkanma, who declared the carnival an annual event, maintained that culture was the lifewire of any thriving society and best expressed in the way people told their stories; celebrated and entertained themselves.
The lawmaker, while extolling the importance of culture, said that culture helped the people to remember the past, and cast their imagination on the future.
He said: “Our cultural expression helps define who we are and helps the world see us through our eyes.
“My primary focus as your representative is to promote peace and unity amongst ourselves and the OHANIVO cultural carnival, designed to showcase our rich and diverse cultural heritage, is one of the means of promoting unity and peaceful coexistence.
“Undoubtedly, no meaningful, measurable growth and progress can be achieved amid crisis, chaos, bickering and disunity.
“As a people, we have come a long way; from 1976 through 1996, we existed as one indivisible Ohaozara LGA (now referred to as Old Ohaozara).
“The political expansion that split us into three distinct LGAs – Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo couldn’t divide us as it brought us into the same federal constituency and we have continued to coexist peacefully,” Nkemkanma said.
The lawmaker said that there was a need to make a unique definition of ‘who we are through culture, our way of life and tell our stories in our unique way.’
He said that the carnival was expected to serve as a unifying symbol for the people of the constituency and a reminder that they are one indivisible people.
The carnival featured cultural dances by different cultural troupes from various communities, masquerade displays and other cultural exhibitions. (NAN)
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-January 4, 2024 @ 19:05 GMT|
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