Vote wisely, shun godfatherism for betterment of Nnewi community says former Uruagu PG, Nwonye
By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi.
A former president general of Uruagu youths and president general of the Uruagu community, Amb. Charles Nwonye has condemned the ideology “Oga Ekwuona” that existed in the community.
Nwonye made this known in his country home at Uruagu, Nnewi on Monday, 3rd of February, 2025.
He said “Oga Ekwuona,” which is godfatherism, remained nonexistent in the community, adding that because of materialism, most of the people chose to sell their conscience instead of voting wisely, tagging it as “Oga Ekwuona”.
Speaking on the performance of the Outgoing President General of Nzuko-ora Nnewi, Nwonye said Hon Maduka Atueyi tried in his own capacity, adding that leadership remained an uneasy task.
“It is only God that gives grace, gift, and wisdom to lead. I don’t like being opposed to any leadership position.
“Though, it was in his tenure for the first time in the history of the community, that the entire Nnewi was taken.
“Abducting a Town Union president general is like abducting the entire people of that community. Abducting our PG was totally unfortunate” he added.
As a strong Stakeholder in the Nnewi community, he said the Otolo community bringing out only two candidates for the contest was totally wrong and advised the community to bring more people for a better result.
Nwonye added he knew nothing about Prof Edwin Maduka Chukwuma, but Jude Osumu o said he has seen positions he occupied in the past, stating that” leadership is not all about occupying many positions, it is all about building a strong legacy, one will be remembered for.
“Otolo community should go back home, among themselves, they should choose a good candidate to present to us. Money should not be the priority because the selection of President General should be on merit.
“There’s no reason whatsoever to share money. We should stop the mentality of selling our conscience in any election” Nwonye advised.
Nwonye called on Delegates for the forthcoming Nzuko-ora Nnewi election to vote wisely because, according to him, “charity begins at home”.
He further advised any candidate who would win the election to be neutral and not to be influenced by any political party. He further admonished the person to remain firm in his word and not to be influenced by anyone for the development of their community, Nnewi.
