Obi of Onitsha goes into seclusion ahead of 2025 Ofala Festival Grand finale

By Vincent Ujumadu

ONITSHA — The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has gone into seclusion to spiritually hole for the expansive finale of this year’s Ofala Festival.

During the play of seclusion, the monarch is expected to commune with the spirits and acquisition spiritual cleansing to heighten the fortunes and well-being of his people.

This year’s Ofala, themed “Njikọta na Ntachi” (Unity and Perseverance), volition climax this weekend, with the seclusion serving arsenic 1 of the ineffable accepted rites that precede the main celebration.

In a connection signed by Ozonmma Tony Nezieanya, a subordinate of the Media Lead, Strategic Marketing Communications Subcommittee, the ineffable rituals were described arsenic an integral portion of Onitsha’s affluent taste heritage. The connection explained that the spiritual retreat is besides intended to shield the monarch from nationalist presumption during this ineffable period.

The expansive solemnisation of Ofala Festival 2025 volition diagnostic Iru Ofala connected October 17, a time of majesty and splendour reserved for the monarch and his chiefs. This volition beryllium followed by Azu Ofala connected October 18, a time for the people, erstwhile property grades and taste groups volition parade successful colourful displays to wage homage to the Obi.

“We are excited to observe the affluent taste practice of Onitsha done the Ofala Festival. This year’s taxable emphasizes the value of unity and perseverance successful our community,” said Nnaemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the Ofala Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee.

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