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The Concerned Citizens of Okon-Aku Community (CCOC) in the Diaspora, a body of stakeholders of Okon-Aku sons and daughters abroad, led by Mr. Peter Kalu Chima, have expressed deep worry over the composition of the Panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the lingering crisis in Okon-Aku, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. In a strongly worded statement made available to journalists, the group unequivocally condemned the gruesome murder of Akuna Igwe, as well as the arson attacks on the residences of His Royal Highness, Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko - Nnaka IV, Ezeogo Bernard Kama, the Custodian of the…

In light of the recent allegations circulating online and within Abia State, falsely implicating the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, in the tragic death of Mr. Igwe Akuma, it is imperative to categorically refute these claims as baseless, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of a public servant committed to peace and justice. On January 2nd 2026, the Deputy Governor received a distress call from residents of the Okon Aku community reporting widespread violence, including the burning of homes, vehicles, and other properties. In response, he immediately contacted relevant security agencies, including the Divisional Police…

The attention of the Office of the Deputy Governor of Abia State has been drawn to a publication titled “Ohafia Kingship Dispute: Power Struggles, Allegations, and Escalating Tensions in Okon Aku” credited to Chukwuma Trust, Abia Vanguard. While the right of citizens to express concerns and seek redress is respected, it is imperative to correct the record and dispel the grave but unsubstantiated allegations leveled against the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu. FNSE The Office of the Deputy Governor of Abia State categorically rejects and condemns the renewed wave of misinformation, conjecture, and deliberate misrepresentation circulating in certain quarters of…

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has expressed deep concern over the recent descent into chaos in Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.‎‎In a statement made available to the press, Ambassador Offor described the crisis as unfortunate and avoidable, stressing that disagreements within communities should always be resolved through dialogue, reconciliation, and mutual understanding rather than violence. He lamented that the situation had escalated to a level that now threatens peace, unity, and social stability in the area.‎‎According to him, violence has never solved…