Update: Wukari Traditional Council set to crown new Aku-Uka of Wukari.

Update: Wukari Traditional Council set to crown new Aku-Uka of Wukari.

Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo

The Wukari Traditional Council announces the PANKAN (selection, crowning and oath taking) of a new Aku Uka.

In a press release signed by the Special Assistant on Media of the Aku Uka, Jolly Abgu Massa - Ibi, issued to Journalists said that the occasion comes up on Friday 28th January 2022 at Bye-vyi  and  Kuntsa  and triumphant entry from Puje to Wukari on Saturday 29th January, 2022.

"The schedule shows that on day one, the programme will commence with the arrival of Princes, Waziris and well wishers (Males only) between 9 to 9:30am while dignitaries and VIPs are expected to arrive between 10-10:30 am. 

"Kunvyi’s inspection of Princes for selection and AWIWO is slated for 11 am, concluding the event at Bye-vyi. 

"By 12 noon, the procession of the crowned Aku Uka sets out for Kuntsa for oath of allegiance. At 1:30 pm, procession of the crowned Aku to Puje will commence as Jukun sons and daughters are to assemble by 2:30pm to welcome the new Aku Uka who is expected to address them by 3:45pm.

"Day two’s schedule commences at 9:00am with procession of Wakuku from puje to Wukari and procession of the crowned Aku Uka from Puje to Wukari. From 1:00pm, celebration will begin and continue into the later part of the day. 

"The Wukari Traditional Council welcomes well wishers and enjoins all to share in the felicitation in the most peaceful manner - he said.