Indigenes of Agbudu Community, Orumba South Local Government Area have taken to the Government House, Awka, in protest over what they termed unconstitutional tenure elongation of the incumbent President General, Mr. Cyril Okpalaeke which they said is causing disaffection in the community and threatening the peace they enjoy.

Speaking while displaying placards with different inscriptions and sang to express their grievances,  their spokesperson, Chief Nwangu Igem explained that the current PG’s tenure expired January 2025 and alleged that the PG amended the constitution without the knowledge of the community in order to remain in office, stating  that the PG also deceived some persons to join him in his plot without recourse to due process, including those in government.

He disclosed that they are presently challenging the constitutional review in court, appealing to government to wade into the matter and conduct fresh town Union election for the community.

 

A youth leader from the community, Mr. Paul Osunkwo, pleaded that the government should conduct fresh election for the community for peace and progress to be sustained while the Umuada Woman Leader of Agbudu, Mrs. Ngozi Okpalaeke and another community member, Chief Osita Okoli, explained that it is important that the current leadership issue does not escalate, noting that the conduct of fresh town union election will restore peace in the area.

Responding, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftainancy and Community Affairs Honourable Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne, commended the community for a peaceful protest over the issue and assuring that the ministry is making effort to peacefully resolve the matter, noting also that the matter is before a court and the ministry cannot override the court, calling for a peaceful approach to resolving the dispute.

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