Ex-Senate president, late Okadigbo’s community to elect new monarch, Sept 13

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

The people of Ogbunike community, Oyi Local  Government Area,  Anambra state, country home of the former Senate President, late Chuba Okadigbo, will on 13 September, this year, elect their monarch, according to the state government.

This decision followed Ogbunike Stakeholders meeting with Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Tonycollins Nwabunwanne. 

During the meeting, consensus was reached and approval granted for the long-anticipated election to be held at Ogbunike Town Hall.

In accordance with Section 6(2) of the Igwe Ogbunike Constitution of 1978, voting will be open to all indigenes aged 18 years and above, regardless of gender or kindred. 

This inclusive approach reflects the community’s commitment to transparency, unity and democratic tradition in the selection of its next monarch.

President General of Ogbunike Progress Union (OPU) Chief Tochukwu Obiakor expressed optimism about the development, noting that while some differing opinions had been aired during prior consultations, the community is now unified in following constitutional provision of a whole-community vote. 

“We are guided by what is enshrined in our constitution. The government has approved September for Ogbunike, and we will proceed as a united people,” he stated.

The stakeholders meeting witnessed the presence of prominent community leaders and traditional title holders, including Cyprian Agwuenu, Chief Ikechukwu Odinmuo, Elder Obi Anyanyo and Chief Engr. Ikenna Aniekwena,

Also in attendance were were Sir Maduka Agudosi, Chief Elo Gwacham, Ogbuefi Sir Timothy Ikechukwu Onwuka, Chief Mbanefo Amobi, Chief Chuma-Odili Harris Udokamma (Ogene Ogbunike)

Chief Toochukwu Obiakor, among others.

All parties at the meeting expressed satisfaction with the government’s support and called on eligible voters to prepare for a peaceful and orderly election process.

As preparations intensify, the Ogbunike community is urged to give the announcement the wide publicity it deserves and to participate actively in what is expected to be a historic and unifying event.

The sacred throne of Ogbunike awaits its next custodian—let the people decide.