Obi of Onitsha Raises Alarm over Rising Poverty, Insecurity

Ofala 2026: Obi of Onitsha urges Tinubu to tackle hunger, unemployment

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise tackling hunger, unemployment, and insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ofala-2026-obi-of-onitsha-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-hunger-unemployment/

It's delusional to place all hopes on govt, citizens must strive to help themselves amidst hardship - Obi Achebe

The traditional ruler of the Onitsha Kingdom, Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has said it would be delusional for Nigerians to place all their hopes and trust in the government, insisting that citizens must also strive to help themselves. Achebe stated this during this year’s traditional Ofala Festival, which was held on Friday at Ezechima Square […] It’s delusional to place all hopes on govt, citizens must strive to help themselves amidst hardship …

Obi of Onitsha raises alarm over rising poverty, insecurity

By Vincent Ujumadu The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has expressed concern over rising hardship in Nigeria, lamenting that more citizens are being pushed below the poverty line amid persistent insecurity and economic difficulties. Achebe, in his royal message to mark the 2026 Ofala festival, titled “Celebrating 500+ Years of the Onitsha Monarchy,” cited a World Bank development update which stated that about 104 million Nigerians …

Obi Of Onitsha Backs Catholic Bishops Says Nigeria's Predicament Has Worsened

By Okey Maduforo Awka. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe Agbaogidi has thrown his Royal weight behind the Catholic Bishops Conference over the state of affairs in Nigeria, stating that the situation of the country has worsened. Achebe further dismissed the positions of top government functionaries in the cabinet of President Ahmed Bola […]