

Congratulatory Message To Royal Throne Of Mbaocha Autonomous Community On 2026 New Yam Festival – Iri Ji
His Royal Highness, Eze (Sir) Rexford Ikechi Ohaeri
Ocha II of Mbaocha Autonomous Community
Your Royal Highness Sir,
I write to heartily felicitate with you, the royal family, the Council of Chiefs and Elders, the Ocha-in-Council, and the entire good people of Mbaocha Kingdom on this auspicious occasion of the 2026 New Yam Festival (Iri Ji).
As the revered custodian of our rich cultural heritage, your steady and visionary leadership continues to preserve the sacred traditions of our ancestors. The New Yam Festival is not merely a celebration of the harvest, but a profound testament to your grace, wisdom, and the enduring peace and unity our land enjoys under your reign.
Yam, the king of crops, symbolizes strength, wealth, and the fertility of our land. We thank Almighty God and our ancestors for blessing our soil with a bountiful harvest, and we honor your vital role in offering the first fruits in thanksgiving on behalf of the community.
May this festive season bring Your Royal Highness renewed health, long life, and greater wisdom to steer our kingdom. May your reign continue to bring unprecedented peace, prosperity, and development.
Mbaocha Autonomous Community, in God we trust!
May you reign long, Your Highness!
Long live Umuohu Okpula!
Long live Mbaocha!
Long live Ndume Otuka Ibeku!
Chief (Hon.) Uchechukwu Michael Osinachi
Emetumba Ahu Dike I of Ibeku Ancient Kingdom

