The Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III, has advised youths against indulging in Drug abuse, Cultism, Crimes and all forms of Criminality which are capable of ruining their bright future.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Eze Iweka III while speaking at his palace in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, during the Obiora/Iwaji Youth Carnival 2025, reminded them that as future leaders they should desire to attain prominence like Former Secretary to Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku among some other illustrious sons and daughters of Obosi Community.
“Firstly, Obiora Obosi which some refer to as Ofalla is not just a time for New Yam harvest and Festival but a time of peace and unity. It is time to love your neighbor as yourself and share your yarn with the less privileged.
“Our ancestors saw peace as vital to human existence because without peace you can not achieve prominence. They made a law that anyone caught fighting or bickering during Obiora festival should be fined.
“Secondly, we added youth carnival in recent years to create an avenue to bring our Youths together. Today, you could see over 600 youths coming together with their resplendent costumes to show case our rich cultures. These young people meet each other to share ideas and innovations especially in this era of internet and AI.
“I advise young people that as the future leaders, Doctors, Lawyers and professionals they must abstain from certain lifestyles like of hard drugs, criminality, prostitution, Cultism. For instance, Cultism is a One way street, you can’t come out, even if you renounce, you will be mowed down during cult clashes.
“I tell youths everywhere to abstain from such vices to enable them achieve prominence like Emeka Anyaoku (Adazie Obosi) and others.
Highlights of the Youth Carnival include procession cum parade of the Youths clad in different costumes, representing different villages, societies, and cultures, homage to the king at the palace of Eze Iweka III, cultural dances and displays before the king.
