BREAKING: Amidst Court Case, Sen. Alimikhena Okumagbe Of Wann Designate Announces 2nd August For 2026 Ukpe Festival
Uwanno people can now mark their calendars.
His Royal Highness, Senator Francis Asekhame Alimikhena, the Okumagbe of Uwanno Clan, has confirmed that this year’s Ukpe Festival will hold on August 2nd, 2026.
This clarification follows days of speculation and conflicting reports about the festival date.
The Ukpe Festival is the traditional New Year celebration of the Uwanno people. The palace has called on all communities to begin preparations in earnest.
This announcement has been reported in severa social media platforms by Chief Gabriel Inaede
His Royal Highness, Senator Francis Asekhame Alimikhena, the Okumagbe of Uwanno Clan, has confirmed that this year’s Ukpe Festival will hold on August 2nd, 2026.
This clarification follows days of speculation and conflicting reports about the festival date.
The Ukpe Festival is the traditional New Year celebration of the Uwanno people. The palace has called on all communities to begin preparations in earnest.
This announcement has been reported in severa social media platforms by Chief Gabriel Inaede
