Otu Ihaza Umuonaje Chapter Pledges Integrity and Commitment to Asaba Community Development

Otu Ihaza Umuonaje Chapter Pledges Integrity and Commitment to Asaba Community Development

By Magnus Emuji 

Members of Otu Ihaza of Asaba, Umuonaje Chapter, have pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them by carrying out their assignments with integrity, commitment, and dedication to the overall benefit of the Asaba community.

Speaking in Asaba, the Leader of Otu Ihaza for Umuonaje Chapter, Comrade Uche Okocha, and Prophet Comrade Chinedu Joseph Mokogwu assured that the group would discharge its responsibilities without fear or favour and without sentiment.  

They noted that the group would operate strictly within the limits of its jurisdiction.

Mokogwu emphasized the pivotal role of Otu Ihaza in enforcing the laws of the land and upholding Asaba traditions.  

“Otu Ihaza has the right to adjudicate matters and sanction any individual who goes against the traditions of Asaba,” he stated.

He further disclosed that the tenure of the current Otu Ihaza runs for 10 years, from 2026 to 2036, and that the group is charged with overseeing the smooth running of governance in Asaba.

The leadership also called on all Umuonaje indigenes, both sons and daughters, to support them to enable the group to succeed in its assignments.

Also speaking at the event, Oloto Ahaba, Ogbueshi Osadebe Iwedike Ojogwu, said the gathering was convened to appreciate God for the new role assigned to them by the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, in the development of Asaba.

He stressed that members of Otu Ihaza must remain truthful and straightforward at all times, adding that the group is saddled with the responsibility of promoting peace and development in Asaba.

“Whenever there is any dispute among the people of Asaba, Otu Ihaza plays a key role in resolving such disputes peacefully,” Ojogwu explained.

As the Oloto of Asaba and custodian of the “Ofor,” he said he administers all the shrines in Asaba and urged the people to embrace their culture and traditions.