Okali Accepts Prestigious Ebem Ohafia Chieftaincy Title After Years of Declining Honours

Okali Accepts Prestigious Ebem Ohafia Chieftaincy Title After Years of Declining Honours

The Paramount Ruler of the ancient Ebem Ohafia Kingdom, Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), has finalized arrangements to confer a revered chieftaincy title on a distinguished son of the community, Ifeanyi Kalu Ubaka Okali. The honour is part of activities marking the monarch’s 35th Coronation Anniversary and 89th birthday.

The conferment ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ohafia Local Government Area Pavilion in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State. A reception will immediately follow at No. 21 Chief O. K. Ubaka Street/Chief J. K. Ukoha Street, Ebem Ohafia.

Speaking ahead of the event, Okali, Director of ABN TV & Radio, described the honour as rare and deeply meaningful. He revealed that he had declined more than 30 chieftaincy titles offered by various communities over the past 16 years.

He explained that his decision to accept the Ebem Ohafia title was guided by his respect for the integrity and heritage of the community, as well as the credibility of its traditional leadership.