The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Governorship hopeful in imo state, Hon. Ben Odunzeh has sponsored the 2023 new yam festival (iriji) of the Eziachi kingdom leading to his endorsement by the orlu stakeholders
The new yam festival was held Friday in the presence of His Royal Majesty Mike pope(Ezedurunobi iv of Eziachi kingdom) and High Chief Austin Nwaoha Odunzeh
Other dignitaries in attendance are , member Representing orlu LGA in the Imo state house of Assembly, Hon. Ik ihezuo, a respected APC Chieftain, Hon. Nnamdi Ihezue, Hon Uche Nwadike and High chief Barth Ezenuka.
The business tycoon turned politician who spoke in a joyous tune thanked his people for upholding their tradition and prayed for God’s blessings on the community
Equally, he commended them for their prayers and endorsement of his candidacy and further reiterated that he will not disappoint them if elected as the governor of the state.
He promised to always identify with them saying that Eziachi occupies an important place in his mind and therefore will do everything to promote the kingdom.
He encouraged the young people to shun nefarious activities and continuing to be good ambassadors of the kingdom in their various endeavors.