By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Traditional Ruler of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, HRH Igwe Ben Chibuzor Okekeifi, has appealed to sons and daughters of the community to unite, set aside their differences and work towards rebuilding their hometown
The monarch made the appeal while speaking with journalists at his palace on Monday, November 9, 2026, following the Anambra State Government’s appointment of a new caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the Ndiowu Town Union.
Igwe Okekeifi described the intervention by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration as a timely step towards resolving the prolonged leadership crisis, restoring peace and confidence among stakeholders, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable development.
He disclosed that the caretaker committee, headed by Mazi Chibuzor Jonathan Okoli, popularly known as Joe Japan (Agu N’achi Ochi), has the responsibility of stabilising the community, reconciling aggrieved factions and organising a credible election to usher in a substantive town union administration.
Expressing confidence in the committee’s leadership, the traditional ruler pledged his full support and cooperation, describing its assignment as an opportunity to give Ndiowu a new beginning.
“This is a defining moment for Ndiowu. The intervention of the Anambra State Government and the appointment of a new caretaker committee represent the necessary steps towards bringing our people together again, restoring peace and rebuilding the foundations of our community,” he said.
The monarch observed that prolonged disagreements, particularly over the town union constitution, had created divisions among the people and distracted the community from pursuing meaningful development.
He therefore urged members of the caretaker committee to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, transparency, humility and a genuine commitment to the collective interest of Ndiowu.
Igwe Okekeifi also called on community leaders, elders, women groups, youths, village representatives and Ndiowu indigenes in the diaspora to support the new leadership and put aside personal and political differences.
He stressed that the interest of the community should take precedence over individual ambitions, noting that no person or group was greater than Ndiowu.
The traditional ruler further charged the committee to make reconciliation a priority, ensure broad stakeholder participation and conduct a credible and transparent process that would lead to the election of a substantive town union leadership.
He assured the committee that the traditional institution would continue to provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure the successful completion of its assignment.
“Together, we can rebuild Ndiowu. Together, we can restore its dignity. Together, we can make Ndiowu great again. Let peace reign, let unity prevail and let the development of our community be our common priority,” the monarch declared.
The appeal is expected to encourage greater cooperation among Ndiowu stakeholders as the community seeks to overcome its leadership differences and chart a new course for peace, unity and development.
