Emeka Esogbue

THE OKPANAM JUDGMENT DID NOT ENCOURAGE THE USE OF RED CAP BY EVERY CHIEF IN THE COMMUNITY. Emeka Esogbue To the people of Okpanam who have started to peddle the rumour that the recent High Court judgment favours the use of Red Cap by every Chief in Okpanam. At no time did the judge mention red cap in this judgment.  What transpired was that an Obi who has the Asagba of Okpanam as his title wanted the court to restore him as the traditional ruler of Okpanam. It is understandable that the case is dead on arrival. Judge ruled that it was not possible due to the gazette establishing the Ugoani position.  No mention was made of red cap. The people of Okpanam are yet to hear the last on the red cap issue which Okpanam citizens are still protesting. Bastardization of our cherished tradition is unwelcome. This is to set the record straight.  In 1920, every Chief in Okpanam was not known to wear the Red cap. Why must westernization bend that rule now? Those seeking to basterdize w...