The Executive Of Namkpu Quarters in Mbauwku Awka South Council Area of Anambra state has banned Masquerading along the tarred road in Namkpu Quarters.
They took this decision at the Ogilisi Okponu meeting on Monday 11th April 2022, warning that harsh penalties and fines await any Masquerade or group of Masquerade found between Igwe junction to Ojiagu square during the Easter period and other festivals.
According to the Chairman Namkpu Quarters Masquerade committee, Hon. Lawrence Onyedibe, Ojiagu Field, and Afor Market Field are two centers approved for masquerading because of their available space and safety.
He explained that the resolutions were aimed at safeguarding the children, women, and other roads users while watching Masquerade, as a result of heavy traffic occasioned by urbanization.
Mr. Onyedibe also maintained that Osonogba Masquerade has equally been banned in the Whole five Villages of Namkpu Quarters which are (Ndiagu, Obuofia, Ezinwafor, Ananso, and Ngodo Villages)
Atu Ofu Obi hereby warned all youths to play by these rules and regulations as resolved at Ogilisi Okponu, reiterating once again that harsh penalties and fine awaits any youth or Masquerade found violating the order.
He here directs the Quarters Vigilante outfit and Masquerade Committee task force to arrest any Masquerade found on the tarred Road during the Easter celebration and henceforth.
