The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District and National Leader of the Young Progressives Party( YPP) , Sen Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah today, Saturday 18th December 2021, poured encomuims on the Traditional Ruler of Ukpo community in Dunukofia Local Government Area, of Anambra State; His Royal Majesty Igwe Robert Eze on the occasion of the 30th Ofala Festival of the Monarch at his Ukpo palace.
The Senator hailed the king and the entire people of Dunukofia Ancient Kingdom for being one of the towns in Igboland that have sustained deep rooted cultural history and pride in their traditional institution over the years, as they celebrated Ukpo day today.
Senator Ubah who stormed the ancient town of Ukpo, Dunukofia, in company of his friends and associates (including some members of the Anambra progressives), reiterated his commitment towards promoting the norms and traditions of ndị Igbo and called on the various arms of government to always accord the traditional institutions maximum cooperation and reverence ; as the Face of Igbo Culture.
The Prince of the Senate also poured encomuims on Barrister Peter Nwosu, on the new chieftancy title of (Ofia Fulu Agu) conferred on him by the Ukpo Monarch and described him as an illustrious son of Igbo land who has paid his dues in service to humanity.
Senator Ubah who has by his activities over the years remained the face of Igbo Culture, appreciated ndi Anambra State for their unflinching support and called on the entire Igbo race to support the Traditional Institutions as one of the greatest mouth piece of the Igbo man, as we work towards a common goal for the greater good of the Igbo race.
Also present at the colourful event were illustrious sons and daughters of Igbo land including the Enugu State Governor, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi , Oil Magnate and Chairman Oranto Petroleum Engr. Arthur Eze and Dr Okey Eze, the Running Mate to Senator Ubah in the just concluded Anambra State Governorship Election and several others .
