Otu Ndi Ichie of Okpanam Hold Get-Together to Strengthen Unity

Otu Ndi Ichie of Okpanam Hold Get-Together to Strengthen Unity

By Magnus Emuji/Chukwudi Asoya 

In a bid to strengthen unity and harmonious co-existence among themselves, the Forum of "Otu Ndi Ichie", otherwise known as traditional title holders (Mkpakors) in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have organised a get-together party at the Ugwunadagbe axis of the community.

Recall that before Ugwunadagbe Quarters hosted this edition, Obodogba Quarters had hosted previous editions.

Speaking to journalists, a renowned community leader, political strategist and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshimili North and Delta State at large, Chief Chibueze Pino Aniemeka disclosed that Amachai Quarters would host the next edition of the get-together.

Chief Aniemeka, an engineer and Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, stated that the initiative was designed to showcase their oneness and love for one another.

He reiterated the group's unwavering support for the Ugoani of Okpanam, HRM Dr. Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu, stressing that the Otu Ndi Ichie was saddled with the responsibility of providing advisory roles to their monarch.

On the 2027 election, Chief Aniemeka explained that he recently floated a political pressure group with the sole objective of galvanizing support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the electoral victory of all APC candidates.

While urging the people and residents of Okpanam to reciprocate the Governor's gesture in the area of human capital development in the community,Aniemeka lauded Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and past administrations for the massive development in Okpanam.

Also speaking, other prominent Chiefs in the community including the Ikejiani-Enyi of Okpanam, Chief Felix Okafor, Chief Emeka Dunkwu, Patrick Okonkwo popularly known as "Pato", Chief Godwin Ofuani, as well as Chief Chinedu Okafor Onyekwu whose title is the Ochudo I of Okpanam, described their unity as a step in the right direction.

They promised to continue to play pivotal roles in promoting and sustaining their cultural heritage.

In an interview with newsmen, the President of Mountain Club of Okpanam Worldwide, Mr. Patrick Okwuekwu from Ogbeozoma part of the community, who was among the dignitaries at the ceremony, expressed satisfaction with the event.

He urged them to sustain the bond of unity existing among them .

Among other Mkpakor traditional title holders who were present included the Chairman and founder of APC Elders' Movement in Okpanam, Chief Gideon Dana Mokogwu, the Oza Okita of Okpanam , Chief (Dr.)  Anthony Onwuka, Chief Patrick Igbenoba, Chief Tony Odih ,  Chief Sunday Nwanze , Chief (Dr.) Ngozi Nwabuoku, Chief Kenneth Oditha Chief Innocent Uchibuolu, Chief  Chief Onyeka Adeh  and Chief Chukwudi Boyas Anigbo. The list is endless.