Organisers of the highly-anticipated Igbo Day/New Yam Festival in Ghana have announced the postponement of the 2025 event, which was originally scheduled to take place on September 21, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Park in Accra.

The announcement was made through an official statement released by the Igbo Day/Yam Festival Committee, led by Chief Elder Bright Chiawalam, who serves as the committee chairman.

According to the statement, the decision to postpone was reached after “careful deliberation and consultation,” to ensure that the festival is held in an environment that truly reflects the excellence, dignity, and unity of the Igbo people.

“This decision was not made lightly. We understand the deep cultural and emotional significance of this annual celebration to Ndi Igbo and our friends across Ghana and beyond.”

The Igbo New Yam Festival, also known as Iri Ji or Iriji Ohuru, is a time-honored tradition celebrated across Igbo communities to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

In Ghana, the festival draws thousands of attendees, including members of the Igbo diaspora, local chiefs, dignitaries, and cultural enthusiasts.

Organisers have promised that a new date for the event will be communicated in due course.

In the meantime, they are calling for patience and continued support from the public as preparations continue behind the scenes.

“We are committed to delivering a bigger, better, and even more impactful celebration of Igbo heritage,” the committee assured.

As the Igbo community and cultural enthusiasts await the rescheduled date, the postponement has been met with a mix of understanding and anticipation, with many expressing hopes for an even more memorable event once it returns.

Read statement below:




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