In response to a leadership crisis that threatened the peace in the Umueri community of Anambra State, the Umueri Royal Cabinet in the Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) has taken proactive steps.
To prevent any breach of the peace, they have formed a reconciliation committee tasked with meeting Ambassador John Metchie, the President-General of the Umueri General Assembly (UGA).
The Umueri Royal Cabinet expressed their strong disapproval of the actions of a few executive members of the Umueri General Assembly, who attempted to sow division within the community. They firmly believe that such actions are illegal and lacking in consultation.
In addition, the Cabinet condemned the media attacks on both Ambassador John Metchie and Igwe Benneth Emeka. They issued a stern warning to those responsible for such attacks, stating that legal action might be taken against anyone who repeats such harmful activities.
After an emergency meeting held in Umueri, the Royal Cabinet made important decisions aimed at restoring lasting peace to the community.
One such decision was the establishment of a four-man committee assigned to engage with Ambassador John Metchie directly, to findbringution and bringing about harmony in Umueri.
The communiqué issued by Princess Ngozi Okoye (Adaigbo), the Secretary of the Umueri Royal Cabinet, outlined these steps taken after the high-level meeting held on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
“That the publication and vote of no confidence on the Umueri President General by Nine UGA executives without first consulting the cabinet and Ndi Itchies is condemned
“That all the insults and defamations on the person of Igwe Okebo II and PG Metchie is an effrontery on Umueri as a whole and should stop immediately.
“That all other write-ups in all WhatsApp platforms of Umueri including villages and print media should seize henceforth.
“Additionally, Umueri has no autonomous status yet, any person or quarter parading himself or themselves as Igwe of himself or themselves is impersonating and should be charged accordingly with immediate effect in the court of law.
“That any person found or caught or seen in contravention of the above shall be prosecuted without further warning.
” Subcommittee led by High Chief Egbema shall meet with PG Chief Johnny Metchie on Wednesday, 19th July 2023 as a matter of urgency towards resolution of the crisis.
“We assure everybody of a positive intervention in the matter.”
