Esewezie Preaches “Peace”; Joins In Celebrating Senior Diokpa of Ibusa @104yrs
Ibusa Community, yesterday, 1st January 2024, celebrated a man whom God has blessed with so much years on mother-earth; the oldest living man in Ibusa Community; the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa; Onowu Paul Chiwuzo Ijeh.
The 2-in-1 event which also saw the Commissioning of a befitting residence for the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa built and furnished by ONWA IBUSA, Chief Barr. Fred C. Ajudua was graced with the presence of several Royal Fathers from different Kingdoms across Delta North and the occasion was chaired by the IDEH IBUSA, Chief Austin Izagbo. Also present were Diokpas if various Ogbes and many dignitaries.
The Executive Chairman of Oshimili North LGA, Hon. Innocent Esewezie, the UGONWA IBUSA, who was present to celebrate with the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa, a man who also happens to be his Uncle, appreciated Chief F.C Ajudua for a most befitting birthday present to the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa; a beautiful place of abode.
Esewezie noted and appreciated Onwa for his commitment and support towards traditional institutions across Delta North over the years stating that “if you find yourself comfortable enough to help the next Ibusa man, please do so without hesitation as Onwa is doing his bit and which also happens to be his lifestyle”.
Hon. Esewezie brought a Message of Peace to the good people of Ibusa as he appreciated the efforts of Ikwele Ibusa, Chief Celestine Okafor and Onwa Ibusa in mitigating and restoring peace and reconcilation in Umuodafe Quarter of Ibusa.
Speaking further, Ugonwa Ibusa and Onwa Ibusa concurred on the set out Peace Template for Umuodafe Peace Reconciliation which includes meeting with Odafe-Isiuzor, meeting with Umuodafe, meeting with Otu-Uwolo and all these meetings will culminate in the final peace accord with a meeting with the Obuzor and Obuzor-in-Council at the Palace of the Obuzor of Ibusa.
Esewezie ended his Message of Peace optimistic that “By God’s Grace, peace will be restored in Ibusa this year, 2024”.
The highpoint of the celebration/event was the official commissioning of the House of the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa and the cutting of the birthday cake by the Celebrant.
