The people of Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area have passionately appealed to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to grant them key developmental projects that will accelerate the transformation of their fast-growing town, beginning with the strategic Oba–Umuoji road which the Governor has already approved at the cost of over ₦3 billion.
The appeal was led by the President General of Oba Patriotic Union (OPU), Engr. Anthony Uzo Ejiofor (Ezeugonna), during the grand rally in Oba where the people formally endorsed Governor Soludo for a second term in office. Engr. Ejiofor, in a moving welcome address, hailed Soludo’s visionary leadership in security, economic transformation, and urban renewal, while stressing the urgent needs of Oba community.
Top among the demands was the construction of the Oba–Umuoji–Akwukwu road, a vital link road connecting three communities, which the PG described as the town’s topmost priority for boosting trade, mobility, and economic growth in the Idemili axis. Ejiofor also urged the Governor to consider Oba indigenes and residents for government appointments, and to formally designate Rojenny Tourist and Sports Village as Anambra’s official State Sports Centre, given its historic role in nurturing Nigeria’s victorious Golden Eaglets of 1993 and its approval by CAF for continental matches.
As proof of their total commitment to the Governor’s re-election, the people of Oba announced a donation of ₦50 million to Soludo’s campaign fund, declaring that the gesture symbolises their readiness to back words with action. According to community leaders, this sacrifice is their way of saying that “Oba will not only vote but also invest in Soludo’s second term.”
In a related development, the Deputy Mayor of Idemili South, Hon. Ifeanyi Anakuba, commended Engr. Ejiofor for his collaborative style of leadership and his inspiring performance at the rally which, according to him, directly influenced Governor Soludo’s approval of the Oba–Umuoji road project. Anakuba described the development as “a landmark breakthrough that will not only open up greater opportunities for Oba and Umuoji but also strengthen economic and social ties across Idemili South.”
He praised the synergy between the President General, the Mayor of Idemili South, Hon. Dr. Mrs. Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), and the state government, noting that their unity has proven that when communities and government align in purpose, development becomes achievable and sustainable. Anakuba further encouraged other President Generals across Idemili to emulate Ejiofor’s example by forging meaningful partnerships with government to attract life-changing projects.
The people of Oba, under the leadership of their traditional ruler, HRM Igwe Engr. A.C. Emelobe (Ezeokpoko II of Oba), pledged maximum support for Governor Soludo’s re-election bid in November, stressing that their growing population and voting strength will be channeled to sustain his transformative agenda.
With the Governor’s nod for the ₦3 billion road project, the community says they remain hopeful that other pressing needs—government appointments, more infrastructure, and the recognition of Rojenny Sports Village as the State Sports Capital—will soon receive Soludo’s seal of approval.
“Oba is ready to partner with government, contribute our quota, and stand as a model of grassroots progress in Anambra State,” Engr. Ejiofor declared.
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