By Uzo Ugwunze
The traditional ruler of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra, Igwe Ben Chibuzor Okekeifi, has urged indigenes to unite and support the newly appointed town union caretaker committee to restore peace and promote development.
Okekeifi made the call on Nov. 9 while speaking with journalists at his palace, following the appointment of the caretaker committee by the Anambra Government.
He described the intervention by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration as a necessary step towards resolving the prolonged leadership crisis, restoring confidence among stakeholders and creating an atmosphere conducive to peace and development.
The monarch said the committee, led by Mazi Chibuzor Jonathan Okoli, was expected to stabilise the community, reconcile aggrieved parties and organise a credible election to usher in a substantive town union administration.
He expressed confidence in the committee and pledged the support and cooperation of the traditional institution, describing its assignment as an opportunity to give the community a fresh start.
Okekeifi said disagreements, particularly over the town union constitution, had contributed to divisions in the community and hindered collective efforts towards development.
He urged committee members to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, transparency and humility, while ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders were considered.
The traditional ruler also appealed to community leaders, elders, women, youths, village representatives and Ndiowu indigenes in the diaspora to support the committee and set aside their differences.
He urged the committee to prioritise reconciliation, engage relevant stakeholders and ensure a credible and transparent process leading to the election of a substantive town union leadership.
Okekeifi assured the committee of the traditional institution’s continued guidance and support, urging the people to make peace, unity and community development their common priorities.
Uzo Ugwunze is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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