Umunya neighborhood in Oyi Native Authorities Space of Anambra State has elected a Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA within the State as the brand new President-Common, Mr Ifeanyi Akolue for the subsequent three years.
Akolue was elected unopposed following the stepping down of his closest rival.
The election passed off at Central Faculty area, Umunya, on Friday.
The election attracted youths and adults from the neighborhood who turned out in giant numbers for the train.
Different posts contested for embody the publish of Vice President Common, which Mr. Nwakunobi Nonso gained and Mr. Vincent Okafor grew to become the Secretary-Common, Mr. Mbanugo Sunday, Monetary Secretary, Assistant Monetary Secretary, Mr. Anajemba Samuel, Treasurer, Mr. Chidebere Nwankwo, the publish of Public Relations Officers goes to Comrade Peter Onuigbo whereas Provost 1-2 positions have Sensible Nwani and Okafor Cyprian as winners respectively.
In his acceptance speech the brand new President-Common, Chief Gilbert, thanked God for the grace of successful and promised that he’ll work collectively together with his different govt members for the progress of the neighborhood.
He mentioned his administration will focus extra on training, safety, electrical energy provide and empowerment programmes for ladies and youths locally.
He assured of operating an all-inclusive administration.
The Vice-President-Common, Mr. Nwakunobi Nonso, on his half, famous that there might be a distinction within the management of the neighborhood, as they’re all out to serve.
The returning officer, Bishop Dr. Chidozie Nwachukwu, in his temporary speech, suggested all to affix arms collectively for the expansion and improvement of the neighborhood not minding who gained or misplaced.
He thanked Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for making certain a conducive setting in the course of the train.
The Transition Committee Chairman of Oyi Native Authorities Space, Hon. Emmanuel Nweke, expressed his dedication to supporting the incoming management and referred to as for concerted efforts in shifting the neighborhood ahead.
Mr. Nweke declared the election free, truthful and credible.
The electoral course of was carefully noticed by authorities officers from the State Ministry of Native Authorities/Chieftancy/Neighborhood Issues, Officers from the Affiliation of Anambra State City Union, ASATU and Safety Personnel.