In a unanimous move to express their heartfelt gratitude and satisfaction with the Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo led administration, the Obosi Development Union (ODU) Worldwide, has organized a special thank you rally for Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for remembering the old and single biggest political ward in Southern Nigeria, Obosi.
The event which attracted virtually the entire Obosi community, including Eze na Ndichie Obosi, ODU branches, Obosi Youths, ODU Women wing, Ndi Nze na Ozo, Council of Age Grades and other groups, took place at Nwobodo Ugamuma Square in Idemili North Local Government area of Anambra State.
In his welcome address, the President General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, Barr. Chimezie Obi while thanking all who attended the function stated that the Obosi people are rejoicing because Prof. Charles Soludo did not only grant Obosi a sit in his government by appointing their own brother as Commissioner of Works but also appointed ODU Worldwide third Vice President General, Hon. Anthony Amaifobu as Special Assistant to the governor on House of Assembly matters.
He commended Governor Soludo for remembering Obosi in his government and also for the massive road construction works going on in both inland and urban parts of Obosi town.
Barr Obi however, lamented that despite being the single biggest political ward in the southern Nigeria and second in the entire Nigeria, the credit has worked against Ndi Obosi as the community has not been given a fair share of their political entitlement.
He emphasized that with a population of about five hundred and fifty thousand people, geographical size, man power contributions, human capital development and other contributions in Anambra State, Obosi is more than ripe enough to be a full local government. He called on the Anambra State House of Assembly to commence the constitutional process of designating Obosi as a local government in Anambra State, noting that the voice of Ndi Obosi will be heard in due course.
While praying for more wisdom, protection and blessings on the life of the governor, Barr Obi pledged that the Obosi people will play their part to ensure that the vision of Soludo’s administration is brought to a successful completion. He commended the sponsor of the event, Mr. Omezie Chukwura for his magnanimity and support.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Omezie Chukwurah, stated that the rally was organised as a special appreciation to Governor Soludo for his special regards for Obosi community. He thanked the Anambra State Governor for the two unprecedented special appointment slot and stated that Obosi people will be presenting a life cow to the governor to evidently express their indwelling gratitude.
He commended the Anambra State Commissioner of Police for playing an exceptional role in ensuring the notable peace and security in Obosi community and applauded the Obosi Vigilante Group for their dedication and commitment to service which according to him has boosted the security confidence of Ndi Obosi both home and abroad for the Christmas season.
Chief Chukwurah further pledged to continue to support and partner with the Obosi PG, Barr Obi to succeed and sustain positive change and promised to keep giving value to Ndi Obosi in his own capacity. He also called for more support from sons and daughters of Obosi both home and abroad to assist the ODU in developing Obosi.
Contributing, the leader of the Enugu Branch of the Obosi Development Union (Women Wing), Prof Felicia Obioma Ononye expressed her joy and gratitude to Governor Soludo for the ongoing massive road construction projects in the community, noting that the development will help ensure better drainage systems to pave way for easy flow of water channels during the rainy season.
She commended the sponsor of the event and went further to request more considerations from the Governor in the following areas: schools renovation, establishment of health centres, and skills acquisition centres. She finally prayed for God’s special guidance and protection for the governor and the entire Obosi people.
The traditional ruler of Obosi Kingdom, Igwe Iweka Chidubem, represented by Ogbueshi Mbidebe Ogalanya, in his separate remark, thanked those who contributed to the success of the rally and commended Governor Soludo for attending to the plight of Obosi community, noting this gesture as an act of love. He extended Chief Emeka Anyaoku’s regards to the governor over the death of his father.
Igwe Iweka further promised to continue doing his best to promote love and peaceful coexistence amongst his people and urged Obosi youths to take education seriously while calling on the entire community to continue to support the Prof Chukwuma Soludo led administration to succeed.
Special dance and display by cultural groups and masquerades climaxed the event.
