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By Madu Obi
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has named another set of local government transition chairmen and councillors in Anambra State despite calls by the opposition political parties, Civil Society Organizations , CSOs, and other stakeholders for the conduct of local government election to democratize the third -tier of government.
The 21 names have already been forwarded to the state House of Assembly for screening and if approved, would be in office for three months.
The names of the nominated TC chairmen are ; Dr. Chibuike Ofobuike (Aguata), Sir Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East), Mr. Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West), Mr. Romanus Chukwuma Ibekwe (Anaocha), Mr. ThankGod Chibuike Anagor (Awka North), Mr. Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), Mr. Alphonsus Ofumele (Ayamelum). Barr. Chijoke Clement Ozumba (Dunukofia), Mr. James Chimezie Obi (Ekwusigo) and Mr. Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North).
Others are; Mrs. Amaka Obi (Idemili South), Engr. Anayo Ojiako (Ihiala), Barr. Chinedu Dominic Ononiba (Njikoka), Engr. Chris Obiora (Nnewi North), Mr. Val George Chinedu Ezeogidi (Nnewi South), Mr. Franklin Nwadialu (Ogbaru), Mr. Anthony Nwaora (Onitsha North), Mr. Joseph Emeka Orji (Onitsha South), Barr. Casimir Nwafor (Orumba North) Mr. Shedrack Azubuike (Orumba South), and Mr. Emma Nweke (Oyi).
Anambra Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, after reading the executive letter at plenary on Wednesday, referred it to the chairman of screening committee, Chukwuma Okoye.
Former member of the state House of Assembly, Chief George Okoye from Njikoka local government area, described the governor's action as an impunity, adding that many people had expected the governor to fulfill his campaign promise and conduct elections, which he believes, would have been a more democratic approach.
Okoye said: "Governor Soludo's appointment of TC chairmen is a betrayal of his campaign promise to conduct local government elections.
Many residents who voted for him feel let down by this decision, which is a clear departure from his earlier commitment.
We demand an explanation from the governor for this decision to appoint TC chairmen again instead of conducting elections. We want to know why he has departed from his earlier promise and what informed his decision.
We are calling on all stakeholders to join in this protest in the quest for democratic governance at the local government level".
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