Ofala 2026: Obi of Onitsha urges Tinubu to tackle hunger, unemployment
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), has called on President Bola Tinubu to give priority attention to hunger, unemployment, poor and inaccessible medical services, insecurity, and other factors undermining human development across the country. The monarch made the call on Friday during the 2026 Ofala Festival held at the Eze Chima Square, Onitsha, Read More:…
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize addressing hunger, unemployment, inadequate medical services, and insecurity across the country. Achebe made this plea during the 2026 Ofala Festival held at the Eze Chima Square in Anambra State. He further urged the people of the South-East to actively participate in the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the importance of civic responsibilities.
Achebe highlighted the worsening situation since 2025, with more people falling below the poverty line. He also called for free, fair, and credible elections, emphasizing the significance of democratic processes in strengthening public confidence in democracy.
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