Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Monday swore in Obingwa LGA deputy chairman, Mrs Uloma Nwogu as the substantive chairman of the council.
Last week, the elected chairman of the council, Hon. Ibe Nwoke was allegedly impeached for decamping to Young Progressives Party.
Speaking at the swearing in ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House Umuahia, Governor Okezie Ilpeazu said he was in receipt of a letter dated 23rd May, 2022 written by the former Executive Chairman of Obingwa LGA Hon Ibe Nwoke entitled: “Resignation of my party membership”.
According to Ikpeazu, that was in consonance with the Laws guiding the Abia State Local Government System, stating that the consequence is that Mr Nwoke breached the provisions of Section 23, Sub -section 1(f) of the Abia State local Government Law No. 2 of 2006.
The Governor said that the Law makes it imperative for a new Chairman to be sworn in to take over the reigns of power at Obingwa Local Government.
According to him, the event marks a milestone in the development of the Local Government system, noting that his administration is the only one that deemed it wise to conduct Local government elections for two consecutive times within his tenure.
Ikpeazu advised her to leave legacies, as her stewardship will open more doors for women in politics and administration.
In her acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Mrs Uloma Nwogu thanked the Governor for finding her worthy to serve and promised not to disappoint him and the state.
