Stakeholders from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Oyi Local Government Area (LGA) are calling for adherence to the rotational agreement in appointing the next chairman of the LGA. This call comes after a historical review revealed that the chairmanship position has been alternating between Zone B (Awkuzu) and Zone C (Umunya/Ogbunike/Nkwelle Ezunaka) for the past 12 years. Stakeholders argue that it is now the turn of Zone A (Nteje) to produce the next chairman.
Historical Overview of Chairmanship Appointments:
Zone A – Nteje:
– June 2011: Former Governor Peter Obi appointed Hon. Ik Monua as the Transition Committee (TC) Chairman. Monua served for one year.
Zone B – Awkuzu:
– June 2011 – January 2014:** Hon. Uche Okafor was appointed as Chairman by former Governor Obi, serving for three years. After winning the chairmanship election, he served an additional year before being appointed Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Zone C – Nkwelle Ezunaka:
– 2014: Upon Okafor’s departure, Hon. Maximus Orefo was appointed by former Governor Willie Obiano. Orefo completed the term and served an additional year and some months as TC Chairman.
Zone B – Awkuzu:
– Following Orefo: Hon. Uche Okafor returned as TC Chairman for one year before becoming a Commissioner.
Zone C – Ogbunike:
– Post-Okafor: Dr. Nnamdi Nwadiogbu served as Chairman for four years.
Zone B – Awkuzu:
– Current Appointment: Under Governor Charles Soludo, Hon. Emma Nweke was appointed as TC Chairman and continues to serve.
Appeal for Equitable Rotation:
The stakeholders from Nteje have emphasized the need for fair distribution of leadership roles across the three zones of Oyi LGA. They argue that to maintain unity and equitable representation, the next chairman should emerge from Zone A.
Key Stakeholders’ Support:
Prominent APGA leaders and stakeholders from Nteje have voiced their support for this rotational equity. Notable figures include Ichie BU Chinweze (Onowu Nteje) and various ward chairmen. They have highlighted the importance of adhering to this rotational practice to ensure balanced leadership within the LGA.
Contact Information for Nteje APGA Stakeholders:
1. APGA Ward I Chairman: 08108134962
2. APGA Ward II Chairman: 08037296552
3. APGA Ward III Chairman: 08063193438
4. APGA Ward IV Chairman: 08066112240
5. APGA Ward V Chairman: +2347048203246
6. APGA Oyi LGA Deputy Chairman: 08039628292
7. APGA Oyi Woman Leader: 08068884807
8. APGA Oyi Organising Secretary, Hon. Hope Odegbo: 09030546446
9. APGA Oyi Financial Secretary: 08148348745
10. APGA Oyi Ex Officio: 08038620992
11. Ichie BU Chinweze: 08033205987
12. Hon. Obi Nwoye: 08036018992
13. Chidiebele Obika: 08068179630
14. Ichie Vin Nwankwo Ikelie: 08033232115
15. Mrs. Onuorah: 08035282821
16. Chief Ikechukwu Nwoye: 07067752391
17. Chief Cosmas Okafor Nnaemeka: +2348037169421
18. Pharm Obi Onyeka: 07034839477
19. Barr Uchenna Odieli: 08033430392
20. Hon. John Igbem: 08037802802
21. Hon. Emeka Okafor: 08064793785
22. Obi Nwikpo: +2347039787929
23. Uchenna Oraegbunam, APGA State Auditor: 07042207201
24. Ichie Christopher Aniegboka: +2348137796441
25. Hon. Christian Aziekwena: 08065844202
26. Chidozie Igbeke: 08063159632
27. Chief Emeka Nweke: 08036957876
28. Mrs. Ngozi Nnaegbo: 08107231572
29. Ichie Eugene Ubagu: 08033296638
30. Mr. Nnamdi Nwoye: +2348068844494
The stakeholders urge the APGA leadership to honor the rotational agreement, thereby appointing the next chairman from Zone A to ensure equitable representation and sustained unity within the party.