ADADA TRADITIONAL RULERS CONFER CHIEFTAINCY HONOUR ON BARR. EZUGWU
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The royal fathers of Adada Development Center in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area led by HRH, Igwe Simeon J. Idu of Nkpologu Authonomous community, on Wednesday conferred on Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in the in-coming local government council poll scheduled to hold on October 5 2024, the honour of Agunecheibe 1 of Nkpologu ancient kingdom.
Chijioke Ezugwu, who was on Wednesday declared the winner of his party’s Chairmanship primary election at the council’s headquarters , Umulokpa was equally presented with an ‘ofo’ staff, signalling support by the traditional rulers, who described him as a favour to the people.
The Traditional Rulers’ endorsement of the candidature of Barr. Ezugwu, affirmed that they were solidly behind him in the in-coming local government elections.
Speaking during the ceremony, Igwe Simeon Idu, who was in company of Igwe Jude Okeke of Nkpunator Autonomous Community, Igwe Figo Ani of Akpugo Ezedike Autonomous Community, and other traditional rulers from other areas of Uzo-Uwani averred that the chieftaincy honour given to Barr. Ezugwu was in acknowledgment of his selfless services which he has been giving to the people in the area of insecurity, stating that the ‘ofo’ staff was to guide him as he navigates
the leadership of the good people of Uzo-Uwani LGA.
Igwe Idu advised the PDP Chairmanship touch bearer to see everyone as a family member and make sure that he forgives those who might have intentionally or unintentionally offended him in the area of politics as the position he would soon occupy demands that he makes peace amongst the people of Uzo-Uwani LGA.
“We, the traditional rulers of Adada Development Centre in Uzo-Uwani LGA are today bestowing on you the Agunecheibe chieftaincy title because you deserve it. We are urging you to go and guide your people, protect them from the hands of miscreants and the enemies of Uzo-Uwani. The staff is to give you the authority to continue rendering the selfless services you have been giving to your community, guide Uzo-Uwani people and ensure that they sleep with their two eyes closed”.
“We equally thank the governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his good works even as we hope that Uzo-Uwani will be greater under his watch. We are exceedingly grateful to him for ensuring that justice reigns”, Igwe said.
In his words, Barr. Ezugwu, while expressing his appreciation to the royal fathers, promised that his administration would tackle effectively, the disturbing issue of insecurity in Uzo-Uwani LGA, adding that Uzo-Uwani would be too hot for miscreants, kidnappers and armed robbers to hide henceforth .
He further gave the people assurance that Uzo-Uwani under the watchful eyes of the governor and himself would
witness an unprecedented growth that would transform the lives of every citizen, maintaining that the council would return to its glory as the food basket of the state.
“We know the task ahead and we are prepared for it. His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah assured ‘Ndi’ Enugu that his administration will have zero tolerance for insecurity and that is what we shall stand on”. Uzo-Uwani will witness an unprecedented growth and change that would transform the whole area and give our people a good standard of living”.
“I appreciate the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for giving us this enabling ground to operate and make our impacts count in Uzo-Uwani LGA. We are not taking it for granted. I shall ensure that there’s harmony among the stakeholders because we all shall do this job together”, Ezugwu said.
Other dignitaries who witnessed the event were, Barr. Ezugwu’s second-in-command, Mrs. Vera Ezugwu, former council Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, former Chief of Protocol, Enugu State Government House, Dr. Bartholomew Ezeugwu, the Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Jude Okonkwo, Former. ENSIEC Secretary, Amah Celestine, the traditional ruler of Iggah Autonomous Community, who doubled as Chairman, Enugu North Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, the Igwe of Abbi Autonomous Community, Fidelis Eze, among others.
Meanwhile, bellow are the Enugu North Senatorial Zone Prospective Council Chairman.
- Dr. Eric Odo: PDP Candidate, Igbo-Etiti LGC.
He is the current Chairman of Enugu State Healthcare board. - Chijioke Ezugwu: PDP Candidate, Uzo Uwani LGC.
Former CLO to Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi. - Aka Eze Aka: PDP Candidate, Udenu LGC.
Current Commissioner for Information and Communication, a seasoned Journalist. - Engr. Jude Asogwa: PDP candidate, Nsukka LGC.
- Barr. Ugo Ukwueze: PDP Candidate, Igbo Eze South LGC.
- Uche Ogalla: PDP Candidate, Igbo Eze North LGC. and younger brother to the Chief of Naval Staff.
From Chris, it’s wishing them all, a successful administration. God’s love and care will never depart from them.
May I remind them that this is a journey of destiny and here they are.
Chris Ugwuja
