
Public affairs analyst Paschal Oluchukwu has called on Igbo elites in Ebonyi State to avoid politicizing cultural traditions. His statement, made on Saturday, follows recent instances where elites, particularly from Ezza, used the Okeaku New Yam Festival to convey political messages. Oluchukwu cautioned against this trend, emphasizing the importance of preserving the cultural significance of such traditions.
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