By Michael Ovat – Awka
The traditional ruler of Achalla community, the headquarter of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ositadima Sunday Nwokedi (Eze Oranyelu, Uthoko VI of Achalla Kingdom), has reminded governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo not to forget the abandoned Igbariam -Achalla road project in the area.
The Monarch reminded the governor while addressing the people of the community during this year New yam festival celebration, held at his Uthoko N’Eze Palace Amukabia on Sunday, October 11th, 2026.
He lamented that the road at the moment, has become a nightmare for the people especially, traders coming from other part of the state to trade in the area.
He however, appealed to the people to exercise patient, noting that through his continue appealing, the governor has promised to work on the road as so as the rain stopped.
On the new yam celebration, Igwe Nwokedi said it is a festival of thanksgiving for a successful harvest and opportunity to strengthen peace, unity and development in the community.
While describing the festival as powerful instrument for social harmony in a community, the Monarch challenged youth in the area to embrace agriculture as pathway to prosperity instead of crime and idleness.
He commended the governor and security agencies for providing a conducive environment during the traditional celebration.
Also speaking, the Traditional Prime Minister (Onowu) of Achalla, Hon John Nwokoye, said the ceremony marked completion of the agricultural cycle that began with the cultivation festival earlier in the year.
“In March-April, we marked the farming season, and now we celebrate the successful harvest of our farm produce
He said the celebration began with seculation of the Monarch before traditional rites including cutting of the yam commenced, bringing together the Igwe-in-Council, Ichie and Ozo, Achalla Town Union, women’s groups, age grades, families and guests across the state.
Nwokoye who is the immediate past Lawmaker representing Awka North State Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, also appreciated everyone that graced the occasion, particularly visitors to the community, describing the festival as opportunity to appreciate God for the gift of yam.
The festival attracted several candidates for various elective positions in the 2027 elections alongside political stakeholders, as well as police personnel and the media who joined families, kindreds, community groups in paying homage to the traditional ruler.
