Obi Okonjo Commends Governor Oborevwori at New Yam Festival

During the annual Iwaji (New Yam) Festival in Ogwashi-Uku, Obi Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II, the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, commended Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his dedication to promoting peace and unity within the kingdom. The monarch expressed gratitude for the governor's tireless efforts to prevent the balkanization of the kingdom and assured residents of ongoing development initiatives focused on utilizing local resources for community benefit.

Obi Okonjo, who is the younger brother of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, emphasized the importance of unity and thanked the people for their support in fostering peace. He noted that the festival served as a celebration of a bountiful harvest and a demonstration of the kingdom's cultural heritage.

Chief Gabriel Ohai, the Odogwu of Ogwashi-Uku, also praised the monarch for sustaining cultural traditions and promoting peace, highlighting the large turnout at the festival as evidence of community support for these initiatives.