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Okpoko Community Caretaker Committee Members Inaugurated

By Polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha

The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, led by Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, has inaugurated Caretaker Committee members for Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area.

The Committee has been mandated to oversee the affairs of the Okpoko Development Union, lay the groundwork, and conduct peaceful and credible elections under the supervision of the ministry.

The inauguration, held at the Okpoko Community Secretariat Hall, included the administration of the oath of office to the committee members by Hon. Chukwunonso Noble Igwe, the representative for Ogbaru 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

The seven-member Caretaker Committee comprises:

Chief Chimezie Osigwe – Chairman

Mr. Ifeanyi Ahanonu – Secretary

Hon. Chukwudi Okwaraji – Member

Hon. Ikechukwu Emenike – Member

Hon. Uche Egbogu – Member

Hon. Ikenna Ezekwueme – Member

Precious Chidebelu – Member

In his address, Hon. Noble Igwe urged the Okpoko community to embrace peace, emphasizing that progress cannot be achieved in a divided atmosphere.

“Enough of all these nonsense. Divided, we will not achieve progress. United, we will progress. Okpoko has developed because Soludo is assisting us. Therefore, we will not go back to Egypt. We must move forward and be proactive. Whoever is causing crises in Okpoko should stop henceforth. If we find out that you are among those creating confusion and collecting illegal money, we will deal with you decisively. If external forces incite crises, we will fight them to a stop,” he stated.

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The deputy minority leader highlighted his contributions to Okpoko’s development, citing road projects like Nwokedi Street, Orumba Street, Edward Street, and Ogbuagu Street, which were executed through Governor Charles Soludo’s administration. He urged the community to reciprocate the governor’s efforts by maintaining peace and supporting him during his re-election campaign on November 8, 2025.

Hon. Sir Kenneth Akwobi, the acting mayor of Ogbaru Local Government Area, also emphasized the importance of peace during the event. He condemned external interference in Okpoko’s sanitation matters, affirming that sanitation responsibilities now rest with the local government authority.

The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Chairman in Ogbaru Local Government, Pastor Onochie Obiora, praised Hon. Noble Igwe and the six elected ward councilors for their impact on Okpoko. He also commended the Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chief Osigwe, for his peaceful disposition and leadership potential.

In his acceptance speech, Chief Chimezie Osigwe expressed gratitude to the state government for his appointment and pledged to work toward peace, security restructuring, and conducting free and fair elections in Okpoko.

“I warn those holding fractional meetings and initiating arrests through the police to desist. My administration will not tolerate such activities. If I notice you are a troublemaker, you will not contest the election. Contesting to scatter Okpoko will lead to disqualification. I assure the community of a free and fair election,” he said.

Chief Osigwe outlined his administration’s three-point agenda: restoring peace, restructuring Okpoko’s security, and ensuring credible elections.

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