By Njoku MacDonald Obinna
In continuation of his consultation and preparation for the 2023 New Yam festival in Ghana, the Eze Ndigbo Ghana and the Assistant Publicity Secretary Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora, HRM Eze Dr Ihenetu sent delegation to convey special invitation to the Sekiro of Niger Delta, His Royal Majesty king Ateke Tom to the Igbo New Yam festival in Ghana.
At the instance of His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb.Ihenetu ( Eze-igbo Ghana Eze-ohazurume), ahead of Igbo New Yam Festival in Ghana, slated for Sunday, September 17, 2023; a renowned Journalist and Media Coordinator of the festival Njoku Macdonald Obinna, alongside members of 4thestatereporters, paid a heartwarming visit to a man of valour; one of the most powerful kings in Africa and boardroom opinion moulders of international note, His Royal Majesty, King Dr. Ateke Michael Tom (Sekuro The First of Niger Delta), (Amayanabo Of Okochiri Ancient Kingdom).
The essence of the visit is to officially extend a special letter of invitation to King Ateke Michael Tom preparatory to the Igbo New Yam Festival as hosted by HRM Eze Dr. Amb. Ihenetu.
An obviously elated HRM King Dr. Michael Ateke Tom, while receiving the letter of invitation, commended Ezeigbo Ghana, Ihenetu, for his commitment in promoting Igbo and Africa’s culture at large , promising to visit the Igbo paramount King in the Republic of Ghana, in due time.
The courtesy call afforded the delegation a rare opportunity to have an interactive session with the man who once fought and defended the Niger Delta region.