On December 28, 2019 Awka town, capital of Anambra State, Nigeria, witnessed the second edition of a new event in its cultural calendar, the Otochal Awka Day celebration. It was a momentous event meant to honor the oldest man in Awka (Otochal) and also its host, Chief Austin Ndigwe who has staked an insurgent claim as the de facto traditional ruler Awka following the purported impeachment of the incumbent monarch.
It was a grand event that attracted a cross-section of Awka people, and also a number of dignitaries from outside the town.Awka Times was there to record the event, complete with editorial, photographic and video coverage.
