Chinedum Elekwachi
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has issued certificate of recognition to Igwe Chinedu Emelobe as traditional ruler of Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The long-awaited seal of authority marked the end of search, selection, election and enthronement of the Eze Okpoko II of Oba.
President General, Oba Patriotic Union, Mr Anthony Ejiofor, called on Oba people to rally round the traditional ruler who has good plans and projects for the development of Oba people and community.
“I want to give God the glory for what he has done for Oba people and Anambra State.
“We continue to pour our profound gratitude to our Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo Oluatuegwu, the solution Governor has always demonstrated to be a father.
“We Ndi Oba are very much happy today for all the support and the intervention.
“Today, he has shown to be a man of integrity. Oba marks another joyful day through the administration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo.
“Today, we are happy and we give God all the glory. We can boldly say that Oba has been on a good sphere ever since his emergence from the election.
Prosperity ahead
While looking forward to prosperous time under his rule, the PG prayed for divine guidance to the new traditional ruler.
“We wish him God’s guidance, immense wisdom and above all his reign shall be a remarkable one and his reign shall be long.
“Oba people should also make things easier for the administration by submitting to the authority and working within the tenets of our constitution.
Oba Community Women Leader, Iyom Oba, appreciated the gift of the traditional ruler.
“God is indeed faithful and has answered the prayers of Oba wailing women.
“Jehovah who gave us HRM Chinedu Emelobe will use him the more because the past few seems to be full of crises.
“We pray that Oba will come back to its former glory and supersede it.
“In-fact, we are in a New Oba and the Lord who has started it will perfect everything.
“The women are very excited that God has answered our prayers as wailing mothers we are.
Also, OPU 2nd Vice President, Ogonna Ndozie said that the emergence of Igwe EzeOkpoko II was an answer to seven years prayers from God.
“Igwe Emelobe is the choice of the people. He is a first class Igwe and has the capacity.
“Already just after his emergence as the Igwe evil people began to relocate and leave Oba Community. It has no longer been business as usual.
“Now with this symbol of authority given to him now more plans will begin to unfold to bring in more developmental projects that will make Oba community a center of innovation in Africa,” said Ndozie.
