By Judith Oraeki-Anigbogu Idemili
The Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Oluchukwu John Ilogbenu (Olutek), has inaugurated the Fifth Legislative Council, with Rt. Hon. Valentine Mbadugha emerging as Leader.
The inauguration attracted prominent stakeholders, including APGA candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu (Ike Cubana); State lawmaker, Hon. Ebuka Igwe; and Deputy Mayor, Hon. Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ejiofor.
Also present were Head of Local Government Affairs, Comrade Victor Orji; Legislative Council Clerk, Sir Clems Ezedinachi; and immediate past Council Leader, Hon. Ernest Ezeunyim.
Addressing the councillors, Hon. Ebuka Igwe charged them to embrace accountability, maturity and effective representation, urging constructive engagement and harmonious relations between the legislative and executive arms.
Comrade Victor Orji congratulated the councillors and urged them to discharge their duties diligently, responsibly and in the best interests of their respective wards.
Mayor Ilogbenu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, urging the legislative council to promote unity, support responsive policies and advance the Idemili South Rising vision.
In his acceptance speech, Mbadugha thanked the Mayor and other dignitaries, pledging to uphold legislative integrity, strengthen representation and ensure the council remains committed to residents’ aspirations.
Other principal officers are Hon. Mrs. Esther Ayinofu, Deputy Leader; Hon. Chisom Okpala, Majority Leader; Hon. Onyeka Nwokafor, Deputy Majority Leader; Hon. Obi Ngige, Chief Whip; and Hon. Ikechukwu Ilechukwu, Deputy Whip.
The inauguration ushers in a new legislative tenure, with expectations of effective oversight, accountable leadership and stronger collaboration to accelerate development across Idemili South.
Judith is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation Anambra.
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