By Nneka Anoliefo, Awka
Anambra State Government will in December this year conduct Oba Town Union election in line with the constitution of the state and Oba Patriotic Union, NewdayReporters have learned.
The state commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs who made the announcement when some cabinet members and stakeholders in Oba came to his office at Government House, Awka to brainstorm on the way forward in the town,went down memory lane on the efforts he made to maintain peace in the town to enable them elect their leaders successfully.
The commissioner while assuring Ndi Oba that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is passionate about returning peace and stability in all warring communities in the state, called for constitution amendment whereby in the case of demise of any traditional ruler, a Regent stays only one year in office before the emergence of new Igwe, stated that Oba people will elect their leaders by themselves without any interference from anybody, promised to give them the desired Support.
He further appealed to the Cabinet members and other Stakeholders from Oba community to give maximum Support to the Interim Executive and assured agrieved members that the issue of petitions written against them, will be addressed for peace and development of the town.
In their separate reactions, Chief Emma Omelumadu, Barr Felix Uzo, Chief Okwudiba Anyaorah, Barr Orlando, Honourable Barr Chukwu Oranusi, Sir BM Onyeka appreciated Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Commissioner Nwabunwanne on how they handle town union issues, promised continuous Support to the present Administration and interim Executives for them to function effectively.
In a vote of thanks, the interim Committee President General, Sir Osita Ifedili Ubadi made it known that he never wrote petition Against any body promised to abide by the Commissioner’s instruction for peace to reign.
While praying, Sir Vincent Ananti prayed for a new dawn in Oba.
