A renowned Awka based Journalist and influencer skilled in developmental journalism, Comrade (Sir) Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu has been re-elected as youth leader of Uruegbe Youth Development Association,UYDA, Umuoji, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Onwumelu’s emergence followed what many adjudged as a successful and impactful first term in office and would pilot the affairs of the organization for the next the 3 years alongside other newly elected officials
The grassroots mobilizer polled a total of 95 votes to defeat his closest rival, Comrade Tochukwu Okoji (Future) who polled 79 votes, while Mr Chukwuebuka Egbo polled 9 votes in the election conducted at Uruegbe Village Civic Centre, Umuoji.
Others included: Publicity Secretary: Mr. Chidiebere Okoye = 183 votes (Unoppose); Provost-Chukwuebuka Oraefo= 67 votes; Onyeka Obi = 116 votes; Treasurer – Chimee Nwosa= 53votes, Izuu ibeabuchi = 45 votes, Ekene Udokwu= 82 votes, Financial Secretary, Ibezim Ebuka= 32 votes, Elochukwu Muoghalu= 71 votes, Ibodimma Chilozie=73 votes. Invalid votes 8, Secretary: Oluchukwu Ikwelle= 135 votes, Mmaduabuchi Ikwueme= 48votes.
Declaration:
Comrade Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu = Youth Leader
2. Comrade Tochukwu Okoji= Deputy Youth Leader
3. Comrade Oluchukwu Ikwelle = Secretary
4. Comrade Mmaduabuchi Ikwueme = Asst. Secretary
5. Comrade Ibodimma Chilozie = Financial Secretary
6. Comrade Ekene Udokwu = Treasurer
7. Comrade Onyeka Obi = Chief Provost
8. Comrade Chukwuebuka Oraefo = Asst. Provost
9. Comrade Chidiebere Okoye = Publicity Secretary (P R O)
Announcing the results by the 2024 Uruegbe Youth Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr Elvis Chukwunonso Okonkwo (Obiafuludike) said that the candidates conducted themselves in an orderly before and during the election.
The election was observed by the National Secretary of Umuoji Improvement Union of Nigeria, UIUN (Youth Wing), UYDA , Comrade Uche Udego (Omamballa); National Publicity Secretary, Echezona Okeke and Uruaneke Youth Leader, Comrade Eloo Cele Offodile .
In their separate speeches, the Regent of Umuoji, High Chief Dr C.O. Nnedu (Ichie Odezuluigbo); the Chairman (Governor) of Uruegbe Village Brothers’ Union (UBU), Hon Christian Oranu (Nwakaibie) and High Chief PNP Okonkwo (Ichie Egbejiaku II) admonished the new exco to work according to the constitution guiding the association and to ensure that they carry every member along as well as work closely with Uruegbe Ukaoye.
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Sir Onwumelu pledged to uphold the constitution governing the association and to work assiduously towards achieving the set objectives of the Organization.
Highlight of the event was the swearing in of the newly inaugurated exco by Barr. Eric Ikwele (Catona)
