OHAFOR CLAN CONFERS PRESTIGIOUS IKE-AGWU I OF OHAFOR TITLE ON IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA
In a historic and colourful ceremony, the ancient Ohafor Clan has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of IKE-AGWU I OF OHAFOR on Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa.
The conferment took place during the 2026 New Yam Festival of Ohafor Clan comprising Asaga, Eziafor, Ndi Orieke, Amuke and Ndi Ibe communities, held at the Onu-Ogo Eziukwu Square, Asaga Ohafia.
The chieftaincy was jointly conferred by the revered traditional rulers of Ohafor Clan, including HRH Eze Elder Dr. Ogechukwu A. Ukweni, Ezematita II of Asaga Ukwu Autonomous Community; HRH Eze Eld. Engr. Onuka O. A. Ezema of Amike Ohafia Autonomous Community; HRH Eze Oscar Kalu Osonwa, JP, Oka-Igwe Ezema I of Eziafor Ukwu Autonomous Community; and HRH Eze Eld. Obuma Kalu Obuma, Okwara Ezema I of Amavo-Ohafor Autonomous Community.
Also in attendance were the Nde Ezie-Ogo of Ohafor communities including Ezie Oba Uka (Asaga), Ezie Ibe Kalu Mba (Ndi Orieke), Ezieogo Obasi Ukpong (Ndi Ibe), Ezieogo Patrick Iroegbu (Eziafor-Ukwu) and Chief Ibe Kalu Uduma, Eze Agba Amuke.
Speaking on behalf of the Nde Eze Ohafor, the royal fathers said the recognition of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was based on his love for community development, adding that his performance even when not holding any elective office is impressive and demonstrates the genuine love he has for the development and progress of Ohafia.
According to them, Chief Ikenna Ukwa has shown uncommon passion for Ohafia through empowerment, community projects, and his identification with the people, and therefore deserves to be honoured as IKE-AGWU 1 OF OHAFOR .
In his acceptance speech, High Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa thanked the Ohafor Clan, the Nde Eze and the entire people of Ohafor for deeming him worthy of such a revered title, promising never to disappoint them.
He said the title will spur him to do more for Ohafor, Ohafia and the entire Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and pledged to continue to uphold the culture and dignity of Ohafia.
Chief Ikenna Ukwa, who is the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, was accompanied by party leaders, supporters, friends and well-wishers.
The event, which featured colourful display of Ohafia war dance and cultural performances, attracted sons and daughters of Ohafor both at home and in the diaspora.
(C) IKENNA UKWA MEDIA TEAM
4/10/26.
