From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan.
The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland,Dr.Alex Anozie has enjoined Nigerians of all extractions to be matured in their ways ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The call became necessary in view of the attacks on each others by supporters of notable presidential candidates.
Anozie who doubles as the Chief Priest of Ogwugwu Achuka ancient kingdom in Arondizuogu, Ideato local government area of Imo state
Spoke at a reception organised for his late wife ,Queen Betzy Anozie at Academy Suit,Ososami, Ibadan.
He observed that all the tribes in Nigeria including Yoruba,Hausa and Ibo deserve the best in leadership while the election should not be an avenue to sow embers of discord and hatred.
He urged the igbos in the entire yorubaland to show the culture of decency and patriotism entrenced in their their fatherland before,during and after the elections.
While extolling the virtues of his late wife,he said she was an outstanding personality who supported him in providing good leadership for his people in the last 25 years.
Highlights of the ceremony was presentation of gifts by all the Igbo associations in Yoruba land led by their leaders.
After the breaking of kolanuts and prayer for the repose for the soul of late Betzy Anozie by the representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr.Lekan Balogun,the gathering prayed for the deceased family to have the strength of bearing the irreparable loss.
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