Why do people of Ukuofiw want the district commissioners men to bury Okonkwo?

The people of Ukuofiw want the district commissioner's men to bury Okonkwo because they believe his death should be handled with the proper respect and rituals that their customs dictate. Okonkwo, a respected figure in their community, took his own life, which is considered an abomination in their culture. By requesting outsiders to perform the burial, they also assert their traditional values and seek to distance themselves from the shame associated with his death. This act reflects their desire to maintain cultural integrity despite colonial influences.