‘Don’t allow your selfish interest to disrupt the unity of Ikwo people – Reps member, Ogah warns Oppositions

Uchenna Okeh, Abakaliki

The House of Representatives member, Chinedu Ogah representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency in the national assembly has warned oppositions, especially some prominent leaders in Ikwo LGA to desist from working against the unity of Ikwo people.

He condemned in totality the alleged selfishness and other sundry role played by the commissioner of culture in the state, for kicking against the holding of the 2024 Amagu Erimaogwudu Aji Ereke Cultural Carnival.

Ogah who warned oppositions not to allow their personal gains to disrupt the unity of Ikwo people, urged them to pack out from Ikwo.

The federal lawmaker, Ogah made this known while addressing a mammoth crowds at the 2024 Amagu Erimaogwudu Aji Ereke Cultural Carnival which took place at Nduofoke Amagu Play ground in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The House Committee Chairman on Reformatory Institutions, Ogah, however recalled that for almost fifteen years, the community was in war with neighbouring Cross River community.

He appreciated the governor for his peaceful disposition and vowed that the celebration would continue in subsequent years in order to deepen unity in the community.

“For almost about fifteen years, we are at war with our neighbouring state here, Cross River. But since our dear governor came on board, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, who have never heard any gun shot in the boundary.

“He appointed of our sons as commissioners for boarder peace, attorney general and culture. This is irrespective that the commissioner for culture is writing against us. He is part of it we welcome him.

“We are celebrating this culture because apart from Izzi clan, it is Amagu that our governor has the highest votes. The culture today is celebration of unity. Here we eat together, we drink together and dance together. There is no demarcation and that is how our culture is” he stated.

The event was attended by Ebonyi State government officials, national assembly members and other prominent stakeholders of Ikwo LGA.

Earlier in a goodwill message, Mathias Adum, Principal Secretary and Chairman of the occasion decried the erosion of Nigeria’s culture and commended Ogah for reawakening the spirit of the people towards cultural revival.

“For him to remember that culture is the root of our existence is very crucial. The foreign cultural has eroded our cultural milleau. Culture binds and unites us together. He is reminding us that we should go back to our culture. In youth empowerment, he is leading. He is full of robust energy and he is using it in a positive way.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that there was series of cultural display, processional march by women, masquerade display. Oyawa , Opinya cultural display and presentation of gifts were parts of the activities that featured at the event.