NIGERIA: Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra state will on Saturday accept his first traditional
title from the Anambra Traditional Rulers’ Council, two days before he hands
over to his successor, Willie Obiano.
Mr Chinedu Idigo , the chairman of the 14-member inauguration/swearing-in
committee of the governor-elect, made the disclosure in Awka on Tuesday while
briefing newsmen on activities lined up for the ceremony.
Idigo said that throughout Obi’s eight year tenure, he refused to take
chieftaincy titles and remained simply a Mister.
“Obi had explained that it was only after his tenure that a chieftaincy title
conferred on him would make a meaning because titles acquired while in office
may be product of sycophancy,” Idigo said
The chairman listed other activities lined up for the week-long activity to
include an inter-denominational dedication service which would hold on March 13
at St. Faith Anglican Church, Awka.
According to him, it will be followed by an inaugural speech at the Women
Development Centre, Awka on March 14 and a youth rally and marathon race on
March 15.
“In the evening of March 15, there will be a cultural festival where Obi is
expected to be conferred with his first traditional title by the Igwe Alfred
Achebe-led traditional rulers’ council,” he said.
Idigo said that on March 16, there would be an inaugural mass at St. Patrick
Catholic Cathedral in Awka followed by informal lunch at the Governor’s Lodge
and a polo tournament later that day.
He said the grand finale would be on March 17, when Gov. Obi would officially
hand-over to the new governor, Mr Willie Obiano.
“There will be an inauguration parade and swearing-in ceremony of the new
governor and to round-off the events, there will be an inaugural ball at the
Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia near Awka,” he said.
Idigo said it was the first time a sitting civilian governor of the state was
handing over to another elected governor
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