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Arochukwu LGA Dance Competition: Winners Emerge, Contestants Eulogize Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna |SEE PHOTOS

Faith Ukanwa

Apr 22, 2022

Humanitarian and philanthropist, Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, have sponsored a dance competition for women in all the clans that made up Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.

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Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna is also aspiring to represent Arochukwu State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly under the of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="526"] Humanitarian and philanthropist, Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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His philanthropic gestures, among others, gained him the All Facts Newspaper Abia Philanthropist of the year 2021 Award.

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15 villages participated in the Ignes Ogbonna cultural dance competition which kick started from February 26 through March 26, 2022.

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The competition which was organized to promote the culture and heritage of the people of Arochukwu, held at Amaikpe square, Obinkita, Arochukwu, in Abia state with the 5 clans (Abam, Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu) of Arochukwu LGA in full display.

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N3million cash price was mapped out for the competition which was shared among all the villages that was chosen from each of the five clans.

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Each clan got N600,000 with the 1st position receiving 300,000; 2nd position- 200,000, and 3rd position -100,000

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Speaking at the grand finale, the women in various dance groups described Ogbonna as a man of peace and a good leader who is worthy to represent the people of Arochukwu LGA. They charged him to continue his good deeds even if he gets elected to the House.

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SEE PHOTOS FROM THE COMPETITION:

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[caption id="attachment_132208" align="alignnone" width="988"] Dance Competition In Arochukwu LGA Sponsored By Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132210" align="alignnone" width="997"] Dance Competition In Arochukwu LGA Sponsored By Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132211" align="alignnone" width="1003"] Dance Competition In Arochukwu LGA Sponsored By Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132212" align="alignnone" width="747"] Dance Competition In Arochukwu LGA Sponsored By Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132214" align="alignnone" width="758"] Dance Competition In Arochukwu LGA Sponsored By Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132213" align="alignnone" width="998"] Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna Speaking During The Competition [/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_132209" align="alignnone" width="755"] Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonn with Community leaders during the competition [/caption]

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