The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo; and the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, have showered praises on the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, on his 20-year reign and the celebration of the Ofala festival, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
According to Soludo, the traditional ruler has made positive contributions to the development of Igbo land in his position as the Chairman of South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, Anambra Council of Traditional Rulers and as the Obi of Onitsha.
He said, “I have come to appreciate your good deeds to Igboland. Onitsha has a rich culture. Our culture is our identity; our identity is who we are and Igbo have a rich culture because people with questionable character don’t get titles in Igbo land.’’
Kalu, in a goodwill message issued on Saturday in Abuja, described the Obi of Onitsha as a committed and patriotic statesman with passion for growth and development of Onitsha, Anambra State and Nigeria.
He said, “On behalf of the people of Abia North senatorial district, I felicitate with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, on the double celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary and the 2022 Ofala festival.
“The paramount ruler has consistently demonstrated his passion for growth and development at the community, sub-national and national levels. He has continually made unbiased and objective contributions to national discourse. His giant strides on the throne are worthy of commendation and emulation. The monarch is a rallying point for Ndigbo across the globe”.
According to NAN, Igwe Achebe was crowned the traditional ruler of Onitsha on May 14, 2002.
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