Obiangwu Community Protests

Call for Suspension of Ngor Okpala Legislative Council Leader Over Reckless Allegation Against Uzodimma, Reject Imposed Town Union Exco 

A large crowd of Obiangwu Autonomous Community indigenes, today, June 25, 2025, protested at the offices of the Speaker Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, Hon Obinna Egu, representing Ngor Okpala State constituency in Imo House of Assembly, and Hon Mrs Ruby Emele, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. 

The visibly aggrieved crowd  told newsmen through their spokespersons, that they staged the peaceful protest against the inflammatory allegation peddled against Gov Hope Uzodimma by Hon Chibuike Agbugba, Leader of Ngor Okpala Legislative Council, to publicly reject Imposed interim town union executive, by Hon Chika Ibekwe, Ngor Okpala LGA Chairperson,  Hon Chibuike Agbugba, and Dr Perry Njoku,as well as suspension of Hon Agbugba. 

Speaking at the three venues of the protest, Chief Clement Nwigwe, an elder statesman from the community, traced the genesis of the  crisis to the secret plot to conduct kangaroo town union election by Hons Ibekwe and Agbugba .

According to him, they unilaterally plotted to hold election without consultations and following due process,leading strong resistance from the community, which led to the meeting called by Hon Ruby Emele, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. 

At that meeting he stressed the commissioner canceled the proposed election, ordered for setting up of interim executive, and told the community to go ahead with preparation for election,and notify government when they are ready to hold election. 

He regretted that after the community met on Sunday, June 22,2025 and agreed via voice vote that each village should bring one member of nine member interim exco, the trio of Hon Ibekwe, Hon Agbugba and Dr Njoku, went to a hotel and wrote names of their boys and Imposed them as caretaker exco.

He said the community totally rejected that,hence the renewed agitation. He said they want all processes whether interim or substantive to adhere to the time honoured processes and procedures that have guided the emergence of their town union. 

He reiterated the unflinching and unalloyed loyalty and support of the community to Gov.
Hope Uzodimma's administration, even as lauded the capacity of the Rt Hon Speaker Olemgbe, Hon Egu and Emele. 

Chief Emmanuel Agbakwuru, Obiangwu/Ezemba Ward Chairman of the ruling APC, who threw light on  why they are demanding for Hon Agbugba's suspension as Leader of Ngor Okpala Legislative Council, said it was because of  his reckless and provocative act of defaming and bringing the governor's hard earned image and name to disrepute.

He noted that the Councillor who represents his ward in his desperate quest for power and control in the community, made inflammatory allegation that the governor told him and other legislative council leaders in the state, in confidence, that he has ceded APC Owerri Zone Senate ticket to Prince Alex Mbata from Owerri North LGA. 

According to him, that unguided and reckless claim amounted to gross insult, disrespect and maligning of the governor, as well as betrayal of the governor and the Peoples trust in him and his office.

He stressed that the statement has thrown APC Ngor Okpala and the generality of the people into confusion, disarray, and anger due to its ugly consequences. 

He said the people view that statement as open assault on them and their justified interest to occupy Owerri Zone Senate in 2027,having not  represented the zone for once since 1999.  

And for members of APC in the area he said they are all deeply concerned the gross misconduct may cost the party victory in future elections if not decisively dealt with, hence their strong call for his immediate suspension and removal as leader of Council.

Chief Fidelis Okere, said it was the turn of Egbelu to produce president general since Ezi Obiangwu and Ekwereazu have taken their turns, insisting that the community as one with strong belief in justice, fairness and equity, cannot deviate from toeing this long standing tradition.

 

 CELEBRATING DR KADURU A PRIVATE CITIZEN DOING GREAT THINGS 


Just recently I was talking with one of my friends from Ngor okpala. We were talking about good governance and along the line, i told him that his  LGA is among those reaping dividends of democracy, because I learnt that not long ago one of their representatives carried out a mega empowerment program, running into hundreds of millions. He responded by saying that I was right and wrong. "Right and wrong how" I asked with curiosity. " You're right about the mega empowerment but wrong about who did it " he responded. 

He went on to tell me the true story of that massive economic empowerment. According to him it was organized by a private individual, who has neither held public office before nor contested one. His name is Dr Chijioke Kaduru, from Umuuwaoma, Obiangwu. This clarification really surprised me, and I asked what job does this Dr Kaduru do? He explained that he's globally renown public health expert, boasting of over  17 years experience, and has contributed to the transformation of public health system not only in Nigeria, but also in over ten African countries. After his explanation I asked if he can avail me his profile let me read myself and he promptly obliged me. After reading I was like, wow, so Owerri Zone and Imo State, have professionals like Dr Kaduru, who are silently helping in Africa and global transformation. I  became a fan of this silent achiever,who as as private citizen is doing what some of our elected representatives are finding it hard to do,after that encounter, and this is why i decided to today to use my social media handles today to celebrate him and help create more  awareness about him. Without any iota of doubt if he could this in a private capacity, given the opportunity to serve publicly there's no way he won't do well.

PLEASE MEET DR CHIJIOKE KADURU:

A Visionary Leader Driving Public Health and Community Transformation


Dr. Chijioke Kaduru is a dynamic leader, public health expert, and philanthropist with over 17 years of experience in managing large-scale health programs across Africa. His visionary leadership has positively impacted millions of lives, earning him recognition as a force for progress and sustainable development.

As the Managing Director of Corona Management Systems, Dr. Kaduru has expanded healthcare interventions across sub-Saharan Africa, establishing a strong presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Lesotho, Congo, Gambia, and Djibouti. He has collaborated with global organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization, driving innovative solutions to public health challenges. His expertise extends to research, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and faculty affiliations in Nigeria and internationally.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Kaduru is deeply committed to grassroots development through Nkwachikwere Foundation, his platform for empowering communities. Through this initiative, he has invested in his hometown, Umuwaoma, Obiangwu in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State, funding critical projects such as the construction of a modern primary health center, provision of no-interest business loans, sponsorship of WAEC registration for students.
Donation of three million Naira and furnishing the Laboratories at the  proposed Holy Rosary College of Nursing Sciences Catholic Diocese of Ahiara Mbaise.

Dr Chijioke Kaduru single-handedly built and completed a world-class health center in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala

Dr. Kaduru’s unwavering dedication to service, leadership, and community empowerment sets him apart as a transformational figure. His mission remains clear: to champion progress in public health, governance, and human development. Follow his journey as he continues to drive impact and create lasting change.