Okigwe leaders gather for Lenten prayers
Leaders and prominent indigenes of Okigwe Senatorial Zone have gathered for a historic Lenten meeting, combining spiritual reflection and strategic politics, to pray for a peaceful 2028 governorship election in
Leaders and prominent indigenes of Okigwe Senatorial Zone have gathered for a historic Lenten meeting, combining spiritual reflection and strategic politics, to pray for a peaceful 2028 governorship election in Imo State.
The gathering, held at Umueze country home of an elder statesman, Chief Tony Chukwu, focused on Okigwe’s collective aspiration to produce the governor of Imo State in 2028 at the end of the tenure of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
Chukwu emphasised the symbolic timing, saying: “Lent represents sacrifice, reflection and total dependence on God. Let’s commit our 2028 governorship project to God through three-day fasting and prayer programme.”
He urged Okigwe indigenes at home and abroad to commit the 2028 governorship project to God through a proposed three-day fasting and prayer programme.
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Former Governor Dr. Ikedi Ohakim praised Chief Chukwu’s leadership, urging unity and sincere prayers. “God remains faithful to His people,” he said.
Resolutions included prayers for Governor Uzodimma’s support, unity among Okigwe sons and daughters, and divine intervention for the 2028 bid.
Dignitaries, traditional rulers and community leaders attended, reaffirming commitment to pursue the aspiration with faith, unity and strategic engagement.
Among the dignitaries at the event were Chief Cosmas Iwu, Secretary to the Government of Imo State, HRM Eze Dr. Oliver Ohanwe, Chairman, Okigwe Global Elders Forum (OKGEF), Chief Longers Anyanwu, Princes Gloria Akobundu, Chris Okewulonu, a lawyer, HRH Eze Dan Emeronye, HRH Eze Emmanuel Ibech, HRH Eze Ngozi P. Uwalaka, Acho Ihim, Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri and His Grace Bishop Athan Azubuike.
Also in attendance were former governor’s wife, Chioma Ohakim, Prof. Ossy Nwebo, Ifeanyi Agwu, PhD, Ezechi Chukwu, PhD, Prof. Chiedozie Eze, Chief Peter Orji, Sam. Osuji, Ozo Barr. Babatunde Charles Ezekwem, Mrs. Chikodi Emenalom, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem, Greg. Owuamanam, Ben. Ozoemenam, Ozo Obinna Ogwuegbu, Chuck Chuckuemeka, Chief Regis Uwakwe, Dr. Uche Ewelike, Dr. Lady Love Ineh, Oluchi Glory Okeagu, Uche Anyanwu, Rev. Divine Eches, PhD, Chief Ethelbert Nwachukwu, Chikwem Onuoha, Sir Bright Nwachukwu, Simon Ebegbulem and a host of others.
