29/05/2026
AHIII AGURU!!!
Good day, everyone.
Having obtained the approval of the Council of Chiefs, we are pleased to officially announce the Programme of Activities for the upcoming Obunem-Epie Annual Festival, Opolo 2026.
OBUNEM-EPIE ANNUAL FESTIVAL
OPOLO 2026
L.O.C. PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
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Day 1 β Friday, 26th June 2026
1. Cross Country Race β 5:30am
2. Draught Competition β 2:00pm
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦10,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦5,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦3,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
3. Eating Competition (Groundnut, Food & Drink) β 2:00pm
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦20,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦10,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦5,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
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Day 2 β Saturday, 27th June 2026
1. Tug of War β 2:00pm
2. Sack Race β 2:00pm
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦10,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦5,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦3,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
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Day 3 β Sunday, 28th June 2026
1. Cultural Dance by Opolo Women β 2:00pm
2. Old Skool Party β 5:00pm
Venue: Opolo Secondary School Field
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Day 4 β Monday, 29th June 2026
1. Opolo All-Stars vs. Amarata All-Stars β 7:00am
Venue: Opolo Secondary School Field
2. Dβ Incredable Comedy Show β 1:00pm
Venue: Opolo Auditorium
3. Womenβs Football Match β 4:00pm
Venue: Opolo Secondary School Field
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Day 5 β Tuesday, 30th June 2026
1. Table Tennis Competition β 9:00am
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦10,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦5,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦3,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
2. Snooker Competition β 9:00am
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦10,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦5,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦3,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
3. Inter-Community Football Match β 4:00pm
Aguru Nationale (Opolo) vs. Edepie
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Day 6 β Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Wrestling Competition (For Opolo Indigenes Only) β 4:00pm
Prizes:
β’ 1st Prize β β¦50,000
β’ 2nd Prize β β¦30,000
β’ 3rd Prize β β¦20,000
β’ Other consolation prizes available.
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Day 7 β Thursday, 2nd July 2026
Beach Party β 2:00pm
Music by Barrister Smooth and DJ Spice.
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Day 8 β Friday, 3rd July 2026
1. Medical Outreach β 8:00am
Venue: Opolo School Field
2. Carnival β 9:00am
Dress Code: White Top and Jeans Trousers.
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Day 9 β Saturday, 4th July 2026
1. Obunem-Epie Festival Grand Celebration
2. All-Night Musical Performance by Alfred Izonebi (JKing)
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Day 10 β Sunday, 5th July 2026
Thanksgiving Service β 8:00am
Venue:
St. Johnβs Parish, Opolo
Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
Diocese of Niger Delta West
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We encourage every son and daughter of Opolo-Epie, both at home and in the diaspora, to actively participate in the various activities lined up for this yearβs festival. Your support and participation will contribute immensely to a successful hosting of the Obunem-Epie (Gekwe) Festival.
Thank you, and may God continue to bless, guide, protect, and provide for the Opolo Autonomous Community.
