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Chukwulobelu said, “Members of the public, traditional rulers, presidents-general, custodians and organisers of such events are hereby notified that they will be held responsible if celebrations hold in their domains. The suspension of Imoka Festival came two weeks after the Awka Community sighted the moon on April 28, 2020, as a prelude to the commencement of the New Lunar Year Calendar , which begins with the Imoka Festival.
Nweke, who is also the Akadiana-Awka from Okperi Village, performed the rituals pertaining to the moon and fixed April 28 in the presence of traditionalists and members of the community.
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