Community Apologises to Soludo over Unauthorised Youth Protest

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka

Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has apologised to the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, over a protest by youths in the community calling for the resignation of the traditional ruler, local government area chairman, and president-general of the town.

Youths of the community had last week protested to the House of Assembly in Awka, asking for the removal of the Transition Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. Clem Aguiyi; His Royal Majesty, Igwe Maxi Ike Oliobi, and the President-General of Nimo Town Development Union (NTDU), Mr. Ekenenna Okafor-Omabu.

But the community, speaking through the National Publicity Secretary of NTDU, Mr. Clems Ezedinachi, in a statement made available to journalists, disowned the youths, and apologise to the governor for the act.

Part of the statement read: “Nimo community expresses solidarity with the Owelle of Nimo and the president-general of the town union in their bid to place Nimo in a higher pedestal.

“We condemn the attitude of the youths, and we urge them to toe the line of peace for a greater tomorrow.

“We apologise to the state government on behalf of Nimo town for the embarrassment caused by the group.

“We reassure the state government of our town’s continued support. We also apologise to the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), president and the transition chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area. We call on the public to discountenance the actions of the youths.”