By Sebastine Okafor

Ogugu Ntu-egbenesee community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Saturday, elected Engr. Ben Uche as her President General to pilot the affairs of the community for the next few years.

The election, which took place at Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Community School field, Amanabo, had in attendance all delegates from the branches of the town union across the globe and was also monitored by the Enugu State Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters.

Declaring the results of the election, Chairman of the Election Committee, Mr. Donatus Anioke, said Engr. Ben Udeh from Uhuokpo Village scored a total of 153 votes to defeat his fellow contestant, Mr. Livinus Aneke, from Ugwuoma village, who scored 2 votes.

He stated that the election followed all the guidelines approved by the constitution of the town union.

In his remarks, the Enugu State Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, who was represented by the Director for Town Union, Mrs. Queendaline Nonyerem Odike, commended the efforts of the town union caretaker committee in organizing a smooth and free election.

She called on the newly elected town union executives to work within the ambit of the law in the discharge of their duties.

Speaking at the event, a leader, former Director, National Orientation Agency Enugu state , Dr. Augustine Okolie, said, the unity displayed by the community in electing her town union leadership shows their strength when they put the interest above every other thing; adding that the process reflected the collective will of the people.

Another community leader, and one of the organizers of the election, Gidim Dominic Ogbonna, also praised the peaceful atmosphere of the exercise, noting that the election has set a new example in the democratic practice of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Community and will inspire greater participation in future community decisions.

Also speaking, the caretaker committee chairman of the community, Mr. Camilus C. Chukwueze, expressed his maximum joy over the smooth conduct of the election.

He stated that the election has brought an end to the town union leadership problems faced by the community since last year; adding that he has confidence in the leadership qualities of the newly elected executives.

Mr. Chukwueze called on the new leadership to work hand in hand with the traditional institution of the community, and the local, state, and federal governments for the overall interest of the community.

He also commended Enugu State Government led by Barr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, for his show of love towards the community, saying that they are grateful for the good works he has been doing for them and the entire Enugu State at large. According to the outcome of the election, the newly elected leadership of Ogugu Progressives Union General Assembly (OPUGA) includes: Deputy President General 1 – Mr. Igwe Pius; Deputy President General 2 – Mr. George Ibe; Secretary General – Emma Anioke; Assistant General Secretary – Hon. Ugochukwu Udibe; Treasurer – Udeh Clement; Financial Secretary – Okafor Felix; Public Relations Officer – Okafor Gerald; Publicity Secretary – Engr. Nwoye Sunday; Provost 1 – Udefi Celestine; Provost 2 – Okolote Simon; Provost 3 – Emeka Ogbonna; Director of Socials – Mr. Offor John

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Ahead of the August 7 PDP primary elections for councilorship positions in Enugu State, stakeholders in Ogbozarra Opi Community have endorsed Hon. Nnaemeka Eze, for a second term for Ịdị/Ogbozarra Ward.

The stakeholders made the endorsement on Sunday in Enugu.

The Stakeholders meeting was held under the auspices of the Honourable member representing Nsukka East Constituency at the Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr Pius Onyekachi Ezugwu.

The meeting which was attended by prominent members of the Ogbozarra Community including the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Charles Eze; Ogbozarra Community Town Union President-General, Mr Amechi Isiani; Barr Mrs Christiana Onah (PDP’s Candidate in 2023 Enugu State House of Assembly Election); Former Secretary, Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon Nnamdi Onyeke, among others, unanimously agreed that Hon Eze has done well in his first term to deserve a second ticket.

In his opening remarks, Hon Dr Pius Ezugwu thanked the group for their time and informed them that the purpose of the meeting was to assess the performance of the immediate past Councilor representing Ịdị/Ogbozarra Ward at the Nsukka Local Government Legislative House and ascertain if he deserved a second term.

In his speech, Prof Eze noted that having watched Hon Eze’s trajectory, that it was in the best interest of the community to support him to return to the Nsukka Local Government Legislative Arm.

The former Vice-Chancellor noted that it is necessary to rally round Hon Eze who, according to him, has been a “unifying factor” in the community.

The Stakeholders further added that the endorsement of Hon Eze’s for the Councilorship election was a collective decision of Ogbozarra community people and urged any interested individual for the position to shield such.

Prof Eze said that the decision was not political rather based on the common interest of the community adding that all political parties in the community should align with the stakeholders decision to move the community forward.

“The endorsement today is very critical and with this we are saying that all other political parties should align themselves with this decision. This decision is not politically motivated rather it was borne out of the need to promote and protect our interest.

“Hon Eze has done well in his first tenure and it is proper that we give him the second chance to consolidate on the good things he has been doing,”.

On how the community would carry Idi Community along since both share the same ward, Prof Eze explained: “There is an understanding in the Ward that a councilor, irrespective of where he or she comes from, will go for a second term, if such a person has performed. So in this case, we still have the mandate. What we will do, arising from this meeting, is to issue a communique backed with the names and signatures of those in this meeting and take it to our people in Ịdị and explain our choice to them. It is not a big deal,” he concluded.

On his part, Hon Nnaemeka Eze, Popularly known as Bravo, expressed appreciation to the stakeholders for the honour done him and promised not to disappoint the community.

“I am not going to make a long speech. Rather I want to express my thankfulness to our great community for this honour. I am challenged, once again, and twice I will not fail,” he concluded

Others in attendance during the meeting are: Mr Edeji Abonyi, Dr Bernardine Ezugwu, Mr Nnamdi Agbo, Dr Edith Eze, Dr Obinna Abonyi, among others.

The 2024 Local Council elections in Enugu State will hold on October 5 across all the 17 local governments.

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The President General of Ohanézè Ndígbo Social Cultural Group, Emmanuel Iwunyanu is Dead.

Chief Iwunyanu died on Thursday morning in Abuja at the age of 82.

This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late business mogul cum politician.

According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness.

“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read.

“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”

Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.

The statement stated that the burial details will be announced later by the family after due consultations.

ESUT Monitor can report that the late business mogul and Politician was born in September 1942 in Umuohii, Ikeduru LGA, Imo state.

He studied Civil Engineering in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He was the 11th leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He is survived by a wife and Children.

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