From Magnus Eze, Abakaliki
•Eze receiving blessings from monarchs, elders
Traditional rulers and cultural elders of Izzo, Ezza North Local Government, Ebonyi State, have proclaimed traditional blessings on Governor Francis Nwifuru and their grandson, Senator Ken Eze, representing Ebonyi Central.
They gathered in the morning at Ngamgbo Ebiaji, the cultural centre and headquarters of Orokeonuoha, when none of them had brushed their teeth or tasted food in line with the customs and traditions of Ezza Ezekuna. This was to ensure and guarantee the efficiency and efficacy of the blessings.
The revered participants invoked the land and forefathers of Izzo as they welcomed and blessed their grandson alongside the governor.
The culturalists said that they were moved by Eze’s sterling performance and his avowed commitment to the unity of Ezza Ezekuna.
They specifically commended the senator for the number of federal jobs he has secured for the youths, saying that sustainable sources of living will go a long way in curbing youth restiveness.
They collectively prayed for the senator and took turns individually to rain blessings on him. All the traditional rulers of Izzo were present at the event.
For the governor, they prayed and blessed him for being exceptional, noting that he remembered them by commencing building of mansions for traditional rulers across the state and constructing access roads to their respective homes. They recounted his people-oriented programmes and prayed God to bless Ebonyi State with more of the likes Nwifuru.
Responding, Sen. Eze who was visibly overwhelmed thanked the traditional rulers, elders and stakeholders for the uncommon event: “I’m highly overwhelmed and lack words good enough to clearly express my feelings. Prayers and blessings from elders are spiritual exercises I don’t joke with, and I must sincerely thank you all for invoking the blessings of the land upon me. This is much more than an honour, and I won’t take it for granted. This is a homecoming, having grown up here and attended school here, so, I feel at home. I want to assure you that I’ll return to appreciate you. Let me promise you that I’ll continue to make you proud and work hard to ensure that our people get their due shares of dividends of democracy. May God bless and reward you all back individually and collectively.”
The event was attended by almost all current and former political officeholders of Izzo extraction in solidarity to the senator.