YESTERDAY I MET WITH THE OZO AWKA SOCIETY LED BY OZO SIR CHUKWUJEKWU EZE. WE SPOKE TRUTH, AS OZO MEN DO-GOV. SOLUDO.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

 Yesterday I met with the Ozo Awka Society led by Ozo Sir Chukwujekwu Eze. We spoke truth, as Ozo men do.

Awka is my home. It is our capital. And for 34 years, we pretended. No Government House. No Lodge. No vision. 

That jinx is broken. 

I made a promise: I will live in Awka. Today, you can walk into the Light House — 57 buildings that say Anambra has arrived. We built Solution Fun City because Awka must be a destination, not a junction.

But buildings alone don’t make a 21st-century city. People do. And for too long, Awka has been punching below its weight.

On tradition and law:  

The crisis over Eze Uzu has gone on for years. Government has the easy choice: look away. But leadership means doing the uncomfortable thing. 

The Commission of Enquiry was clear: Obi Gibson Nwosu was never dethroned. Chief Austine Ndigwe, my friend, was never legally enthroned. 

The law is law. If you parade as a second traditional ruler in one community, you go to jail. Period. 

This isn’t about personalities. It’s about order. And zoning. Your own constitution says it’s Nkwelle’s turn. Let’s respect it.

On Awka’s future:  

I told Ndi Ozo: You are the conscience of this land. If you speak truth, Awka will heal. 

I did it in Isuofia after 20 years of crisis. We can do it in Awka. 

Let’s build a grand central palace for Eze Uzu Awka — like Onitsha, like Ile Ife. Government will support. Let’s finish it in 12 months. 

On Imo Awka Festival:  

I know how important it is. But May 23rd, 2026 won’t work. There’s a major statewide event that day and we cannot split security. Let’s agree on one unified date. Government will bring law and order. But only Awka people can bring lasting peace.

My only interest is for Anambra to work. For Awka to regain its lost glory. For our capital to become truly cosmopolitan — clean, smart, proud.

We are very intentional about this. 

The duty of leadership is to save people, sometimes from themselves. I will do my part. Awka, do yours.

May Anambra continue to win!. 

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