Anambra community postpones New Yam festival over kidnap of billionaire, Joseph Okafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has reportedly called off its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026. DAILY POST gathered that the reason for this shift was because of the kidnap of an illustrious son of the community, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, owner of Jezco Group of companies and […] Anambra community postpones New Yam festival over kidnap…
The Ekwulobia community in Anambra State's Aguata Local Government Area has canceled its New Yam festival scheduled for September 4, 2026. This decision comes after the kidnapping of a prominent local citizen, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, the owner of Jezco Group of companies and father of social media star Jowi Zaza. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when Ezeokafor left his house without his security detail.
The kidnapping has deeply affected the community, leading to the suspension of the annual New Yam festival, a significant cultural event in the region. The traditional ruler of Ekwulobia, Igwe Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, has officially announced the postponement, stating that the community cannot proceed with the celebration until their son, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, is safely released from the kidnappers' custody.
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