OBUDI-AGWA INAUGURATES CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, NAMES NLEMEDIM CHAIRMAN AND AKUNYA SECRETARY
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By Lawrence Owunna
OBUDI-AGWA, Oguta LGA, Imo State, Nigeria — The people of Obudi-Agwa Ancient Kingdom have inaugurated a Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to review the community’s constitution and make recommendations aimed at addressing contentious provisions and strengthening community administration, peace, security and development.
The committee was inaugurated during the Obudi-Agwa General Assembly held on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at the Central School Field, Obudi-Agwa. The meeting was presided over by the Regent of Obudi-Agwa Ancient Kingdom, Prince Malachy Chibueze Asor, and attended by prominent sons and stakeholders of the community.
Among those present were Hon. M. O. Nlemedim, Esq., former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Imo State; Barr. Benson Akunya, former President-General of Agwa Central Union (ACU); Sir Sylvester Chukwuemeka Nlemedim, KSJI, former Director of Protocol, Imo State Government; Hon. Hillary Angel Eberendu, former Chairman of Oguta Local Government Area; Hon. Casmir Ohamara, Commissioner of ISOPADEC; and Chief Chima Onyewuchi (Okpaozuogha I).
Discussions at the assembly centred on the development of Obudi-Agwa, particularly security, community welfare and the town union. Prince Asor and Hon. Nlemedim addressed issues relating to the community’s administration and the need for a framework that would promote unity and sustainable development.
The Constitutional Review Committee was inaugurated by Hon. M. O. Nlemedim, with a mandate to examine grey areas in the existing constitution, particularly the contentious provisions concerning delegates in the election of the community’s President-General.
The committee is expected to review the disputed sections and make recommendations considered favourable to the people of Obudi-Agwa. Its work will also guide the process towards determining a new date for the election of the President-General.
Sir Sylvester Chukwuemeka Nlemedim was appointed chairman of the committee, while Barr. Benson Akunya was named secretary. The committee was given until 26 December 2026 to conclude its sittings and submit its findings and recommendations for public consideration by the people of Obudi-Agwa before their adoption.
The assembly also resolved to set aside 26 December 2027 for the celebration of Obudi-Agwa Day.
In his acceptance speech on behalf of the committee, Sir Sylvester Nlemedim thanked the people for finding the members worthy of the responsibility. He pledged that the committee would diligently carry out its assignment and address the terms of reference given to it.
Other members of the committee are Dr. Louis Nonye Obodo, representing Umuahii Village; Mr. Gaius Amaghere Nzeribe, representing U-3 Village; Mr. Charles Obinna Uzoaru, representing Umuoma Village; Mr. Uzoma Anthony, representing Umushim village; Mr. Osita Ezeocha, representing Umueze Village; Rev. Can. Nathan Chukwuemeka, representing Umuogbadara Village; Mr. Chima Achiekwe, representing Aro Village; Chief Chidi Ibe, Palace Nominee; and Mr. Rutherford Ucheobi, Youth Nominee.
The chairman, Sir Sylvester Nlemedim, represents Umuonyekaibie Village, while the secretary, Barr. Benson Akunya, represents Obuokwu Village.
The assembly also raised funds to support community security initiatives, with participants making donations towards the effort.
Other personalities at the meeting included the Action Peoples Party (APP) House of Assembly candidate for Oguta State Constituency, Apostle David Lemchi Ebirim; Pastor Nzeribe Ejikonye; Joseph Elumezie, Esq., former President-General; Anselm Abiaziem, Esq.; Mr. Goddey Elukwere, ODU, Lagos Branch; Mr. Charles Akalador, ODU, Abuja Branch; Hon. Christian Okoro Ogbonna, immediate past Councillor for Obudi/Aro Ward; Mr. Ikechukwu Onyia (Last Done); Hon. Ugo Aguocha, former councillor; Chief Alias Asor (JKJ); and Hon. Boniface Esomonu, former councillor.
Also present were Mr. Hillary Uwa, serving President-General; Chief Vitalis Chimezie Ekeh, former President-General; Chief Orikaeze Obiukwu; Chief Chidi Ibe, Palace Secretary; Chief Andrew Ohagim; Mr. Charles Ifeka Onumara, CSO; and Mr. Bright Chike Nwaneti (Agiriga), Taskforce Chairman, among others.
The inauguration of the committee marks a step in the community’s ongoing efforts to review its constitutional framework and address issues surrounding its leadership selection process, with the expectation that the recommendations will provide a basis for future decisions on the constitution and the election of the President-General.
