21/05/2026
APPEAL FOR NKANU EAST CHAIRMANSHIP TO BE CEDED TO IHUOKPARA WARD
Today, 21st May 2026, I write as Nnamani Nonyelum Benjamin, President General of Ihuokpara Town Union, to my brothers and sisters, men and women of goodwill in Nkanu East Local Government Area.
Over time, I have written several open letters to His Excellency, Dr. Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah our amiable and working Governor of Enugu State and respected leader, on why the position of Nkanu East Local Government Chairmanship should, in the spirit of equity, fairness, and justice, be ceded to Ihuokpara Ward.
Today, I extend this appeal to my fellow political stakeholders in Nkanu East. Let me state clearly that this agitation is not born out of selfishness, bias, or personal interest, but rather from a sincere, selfless, and objective desire to see justice prevail in our local political arrangement.
In my previous communications, I highlighted the communities and wards that have had the privilege of producing chairmen in Nkanu East. I also noted that some communities that have already benefited from this exalted office, and even those who have had the opportunity once, are still agitating to occupy the position the second time.
Comrades and compatriots, Ihuokpara has not tasted this opportunity even once.
For over thirty (30) years of the creation of this LGA, Ihuokpara has remained loyal, supportive, peaceful, and committed to the growth and political stability of Nkanu East. We have stood with successive administrations and supported leadership across divides with the hope that one day, our own sacrifice and loyalty would be remembered.
Our agitation, therefore, is simple: let Ihuokpara be given the opportunity to taste this leadership position just once.
This is not a call for division; rather, it is a call for justice, inclusion, fairness, and political balance. We believe that giving Ihuokpara this chance will further strengthen unity and deepen the sense of belonging among all communities in Nkanu East.
I therefore humbly appeal to all political stakeholders, Traditional rulers, President Generals, opinion leaders, elders, youth, women, and lovers of fairness in Nkanu East to support this just cause.
Support Ihuokpara Ward for Nkanu East Chairmanship — for equity, fairness, and justice.
SIGNED:
Nnamani Nonyelum Benjamin
PRESIDENT GENERAL, IHUOKPARA TOWN UNION
Dated this day:
21st May, 2026
