Anambra newly elected town union executives vows to end Nawfia Igweship crisis

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha

Newly elected executives of Nawfia town union in Njikoka Local Government Area Anambra State have raised the hope of resolving the intractable Igweship crisis rocking the community.

The community has been enmeshed in leadership tussle for years now, leading to factionalization and parallel leadership.

The community has for years had three individuals laying claims to the community’s throne, each claiming to be the authentic monarch, while two parallel executives of the community’s town union also existed.

But following a recent judgement of the Ogidi High Court upholding the Sir Nathan Enemuo faction of the town union executive, which was dissolved by the Anambra State government before the end of its tenure, a fresh election was held yesterday, after expiration of their tenure.

In the election which held at Nawfia town hall, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Nkemka was elected unopposed, after two other contestants stepped down for him.

He was elected alongside, Chief Ifeanyi Okoye as Vice PG, Comrade Tony Obiesili, Secretary, Mr. Ebubechukwu Okagbue, Asst. Secretary, Chief Alex Okoye, Financial secretary, Engr. Obinna Okpalo, treasurer, Chief Gab Obineme, publicity secretary, Mr Ejike Okeke, Welfare Secretary and provost, Mr Paul Diobu.

Speaking after the successful election, The new president general, Nkemka said their leadership will usher a new dawn which will signpost the end of crisis in the community.

“We are aware of the many problems of the community, and we will work hard to bring all the factions together and unite the community” he assured.