Umuchu Honours APGA National Chairman with Ezenwata Chieftaincy Title

UMUCHU HONOURS APGA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN WITH EZENWATA CHIEFTAINCY TITLE

The ancient town of Umuchu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has conferred the prestigious traditional title of Ezenwata Umuchu on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), High Chief Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to his people.

The honour was bestowed on Tuesday, December 30, by His Royal Highness, Igwe Godson O. Ezechukwu, OFR (Okwuloha I of Umuchu), during the revered annual Ofala Festival, a major cultural celebration that stressed the heritage, unity, and values of the Umuchu people.

The grand conferment ceremony took place at the Crystal Palace, Umuchu, and attracted a large and distinguished audience. Present at the event were members of the Umuchu Council of Chiefs, traditional rulers, community leaders, political leaders, and a jubilant crowd of indigenes who came out in their numbers to celebrate one of their own.

The colourful ceremony reflected the deep cultural pride of Umuchu, with traditional rites, music, and dance symbolizing the acceptance of Barr. Ezeokenwa into the esteemed ranks of the town’s titled sons. The conferment reaffirmed the community’s confidence in his leadership and contributions to both local and national development.

In his acceptance remarks, Barrister Ezeokenwa, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Amara Ezeokenwa, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Igwe, the Council of Chiefs, elders, youths, women, and the entire people of Umuchu for the rare honour bestowed upon him.

He described the conferment of the Ezenwata title as a solemn call to greater responsibility and service, pledging to continue to uphold the core values of integrity, justice, humility, and selfless service to humanity, while remaining committed to the progress and development of Umuchu and Anambra State at large.

The event was graced by several eminent personalities, including Rt. Hon. Chuma Pius Okoye, Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly; the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Chief of Staff to the APGA National Chairman, Chief Ugochukwu Obiefuna; Hon. Obinna Iyiegbu; APGA national and state officers; party faithful; and other distinguished guests.

The conferment of the Ezenwata Umuchu title on the APGA National Chairman stands as a testament to his enduring bond with his roots and his unwavering dedication to leadership founded on service, cultural pride, and the collective advancement of his people.

Signed:

Wole Adedoyin 

Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of APGA