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Ofala: Anambra Monarch Drums Support for Soludo to Surpass Obiano’s Achievements

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By Luchee Igwe

Igwe Godwin Odiegwu, the traditional ruler of Abacha in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, has urged residents to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to help him surpass his predecessors’ achievements.

Odiegwu made the call while speaking to journalists during the celebration of his maiden Ofala Festival at Abacha Community Stadium, on Wednesday.

He commended Governor Soludo for the achievements recorded in the last nine months in office.

“We commend the governor for the rapid developmental feats recorded within a short space of time in office.

“Governor Soludo tours round the state himself to take stock of the places that needs urgent attention for infrastructural development and then swing into action. That is highly commendable.

“As a community, we reassure Gov Soludo of our unflinching support and we also urge all residents of Anambra to give him maximum support so that he can surpass the achievements of his predecessors, ” he said.

The Traditional ruler pledged to uphold the sanctity of the throne as well as carry the cabinet members, town unions and stakeholders in the community along in decision making.

“My slogan and priorities are to pursue anything that will promote peace, unity, development and brotherliness in the town,” he said.

Also speaking, Mr Don Onyenji, the state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, disclosed that his ministry was working with communities to develop their tourism sites.

He urged the people of Abacha community to always live in peace and give maximum support to their traditional ruler.

Earlier, Chief Paul Omofia, Traditional Prime Minister of Abacha community, said that the Ofala Festival was to celebrate and showcase the unique culture of the town.

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