The Ohuhu Traditional Rulers Council under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Eze Charles Chionye Ngwuli, has received with deep shock and profound sadness the untimely passing of Dr. Emeka Okengwu, the newly appointed Chairman of the Ohuhu Welfare Union Caretaker Committee.
His sudden demise came as a rude shock to the entire Ohuhu nation, especially as there was no known report of illness or health challenge that suggested such an unfortunate end.
In his passing, Ohuhu has lost one of its brightest minds, a committed son, a bridge builder, and a man whose passion for the unity and progress of Ohuhu people was never in doubt.
Dr. Emeka Okengwu had, before his death, courageously taken up the responsibility of repositioning the Ohuhu Welfare Union and restoring confidence in its processes.
In furtherance of that noble task, he had already set the machinery in motion for the conduct of the Ohuhu Welfare Union elections scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026.
It is therefore important to state clearly that prolonging or unnecessarily postponing the election beyond this point will neither honour his memory nor sustain the vision he worked tirelessly to achieve in the short period he served.
The greatest tribute Ohuhu people can pay to him is to ensure that the democratic process he initiated is peacefully concluded as scheduled.
The Traditional Rulers Council is aware that certain interests may seek to exploit this painful moment to settle scores, spread disaffection, or cast aspersions on the traditional institution. We urge all Ohuhu sons and daughters to rise above divisive tendencies and refuse to allow grief to be weaponized for selfish agendas.
This is a time for unity, maturity, and collective responsibility. The stool of our forefathers remains committed to peace, stability, and the progress of Ohuhu land.
We therefore appeal to all stakeholders, delegates, candidates, and community leaders to support the successful conduct of the elections as already arranged, while also standing with the family of our departed son in prayers and solidarity.
The labour, sacrifices, and commitment of Dr. Emeka Okengwu towards rebuilding the Ohuhu Welfare Union shall never be in vain. His legacy will endure in the unity and progress of Ohuhu people.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Signed:
His Royal Majesty
Eze Charles Chionye Ngwuli
Chairman, Ohuhu Traditional Rulers Council
Jointly Signed by Senior Ezes
Eze Nwaigwe Chairman Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers
Eze Ohiya oldest Eze
Eze Ajomiwe
Eze Ofoegbu
Eze Mbakwe
Eze Emekobum
Eze Nwokenna
Eze Ngwuli
