A grassroots politician and immediate past Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) Delta State chapter, Mr Emeka Umerah Bidokwu, has been elected President-General (PG) of Obomkpa Progressive Union (OPU) federated.
Bidokwu, who was returned unopposed, takes over from the Board of Trustees which has been running the affairs of the body since April 2024 when the tenure of the Hon. Arc. Charles Ogedi – led Executive elapsed.
The election, which was peaceful and orderly, took place at the palace of Obi of Obomkpa, and was conducted by a representative of the Board of Trustees and Ozuma of the community, Chief Ben Anazia
Other elected officers are Ochie Oluchukwu (Vice President), Awaye Pascal (Secretary), Ojei Jude (Assistant Secretary), Pst Ogochukwu Nnadudo (Financial Secretary), Chief Emeka Anene (Treasurer).
Also on board the new Exco are Eziuzor Nonso A (PRO) Kurue Nze (Provost) Okolie Jerry (Provost) and Uche Agetu (Provost).
In his acceptance speech after the inauguration of the Executive, Comrade Bidokwu thanked the people for the confidence reposed in them to lead the Union and promised that they would not fail.
The President-General said the Exco would work closely with other groups and stakeholders in the community towards achieving the desired socioeconomic transformation, adding that it would constantly liaise with the state and Aniocha North local government to ensure they did their bits to improve the quality of life of the people of the area
Comrade Bidokwu pledged the Union’s support for the Oborevwori administration and the Obomkpa traditional institutions and commended the immediate past Exco for the much it did to move the community forward.
He acknowledged the presence of quality and credible leaders in the community, assuring that the new Exco would prioritize the interest of the community and work hard to address some of the challenges facing the people.
Mr. Bidokwu announced the setting up of a 5-man Committee to review the Union’s constitution, as well as look into issues of Welfare, Peace and Security, Infrastructure, Culture and Tradition, Strengthening of home branch, Relationship with the state and local government, Recognition of deserving indigenes, OPU in diaspora, among others.
He said another Committee to be led by the OPU federated Vice President, Chief Oluchukwu Ochei, would also be set up to look into the data base of all branches, which should reach the federated Secretary before the April 2025 meeting.
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