Delta Govt appoints Chief Anthony Nweke Enurah as new Traditional Chief of Otulu Ogwashi-Uku

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Residents of Otulu Ogwashi-Uku community and surrounding areas in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State have been in festive mood following the appointment of a substantive traditional chief for the community by the Delta State Government.

The people were seen gathered at the Otulu Village Square dancing, shouting praises to God and commending the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for finally bringing to an end the severally disrupted peace and socio-economic activities of the largely agrarian community.

The Delta State Government recently issued a Traditional Chieftaincy Certificate to Chief Anthony Nweke Enurah as the new Traditional Chief for the community after he was duly appointed by the Ogwashi-Uku monarch, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, the statutory authority and traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom.

The government’s chieftaincy certificate issued to Chief Anthony Nweke Enurah was signed by Mr. Frank Aghara, Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Chieftaincy Affairs in the office of the Deputy Governor of Delta State.

Members of Oganihu Otulu, who are the development umbrella body for the community, have also lauded the state government, noting that the development marks an end to uncertainty, insecurity and violence in the community.

It was gathered that forceful land-grabbing had been a major challenge to residents in the area with two brothers (names withheld) at the centre of the illegal transactions as well as reportedly attempted to change the name of the community to ‘Otulu Ugo’ after they had illegally declared themselves as traditional rulers of the community.

The new traditional chief of the community, Okwabani Anthony Enurah has expressed delight and appreciation for the appointment, and charged the people to make peace their watchword.

“I urge all members of the community to be law-abiding and abide in peace for which our kingdom is reputed; they should resist any attempt by anyone to drag them into anything illegal,” Enurah said.

According to him “Adequate steps are being taken with the requisite law enforcement agencies to ensure the security of lives and property in the community.”

The Traditional Chief of Otulu Ogwashi-Uku also commended the Delta State Government, and pledged that the community will strive to reciprocate the gesture and support all efforts of the state government.