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 (Agbogidi), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize addressing hunger, unemployment, inadequate medical services, insecurity, and other issues that are hindering human development across Nigeria. These concerns were highlighted during the 2026 Ofala Festival, held at the Eze Chima Square in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Achebe emphasized that the country's hardship has worsened since 2025, pushing more people below the poverty line. He noted that the World Bank's 2023 development update revealed that 104 million people in Nigeria had become classified as poor. In his address, Achebe encouraged the people of the South-East to actively participate in the upcoming 2027 general elections and stressed the importance of exercising their civic responsibilities.
He emphasized that the integrity of the electoral process is crucial for strengthening public confidence in democracy. Achebe also called for free, fair, and credible elections, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the electoral process is conducted without bias. Reflecting on the state of governance and the well-being of Nigerians, he noted that the situation has further deteriorated since 2025, with more people falling into poverty.
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