Eyirieyi Obohia 2014 has come and gone. The ODA, the umbrella body currently championing the development of Obohia, in consultation with the traditional rulers in Obohia, decided that Eyirieyi2014 will be low-keyed. It was decided that there will be no Ekpe dance as a mark of respect for the late Monsignor Okoro, who revived and reformed Eyirieyi Obohia after the Civil war, when our people were at crossroads about the status of the ceremony. The usual entertainments will go on in peoples' homes. Of course Eze Chidume Okoro was not part of it. You will recall that as a punishment for desecrating Eyirieyi 2013 he was barred from participating in Eyirieyi activities for 5years by the ODA . But he decided to dare Obohia people's common resolve. He went ahead to set his own paraphernalia for Eyirieyi -
Invited his fellow Ezes, set up canopies at Nkwo Obohia , hired chairs for his guests, arranged for Policemen,nkponala to announce his triumphant return, then attended the Eyirieyi Mass with his cabinet. Incidentally before the mass was over the ODA had accepted the challenge, dismantled the entire paraphernalia and taken back control of Nkwo Obohia with superior security apparatus. Phone calls for over one hour yielded no results as those ignorant of the ban his invitees were directed by the stern-looking Policemen to go and celebrate quietly with their Ezes or in their homes.
It is no gain saying the fact that Obohia needs peace. Incidentally our forefathers made peace during the period. I pray this disgraceful outing will bring a change of heart in the untiring gladiators. My Charge: bonum faciendum, malumque vitandum...do good, discourage evil. May God bless Obohia and its people. Ezeblinks 3321DCA4