Aguleri kicks as Vice President Yemi Osibanjo visits Umueri Community, Anambra East Local Government Area




His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Benneth Emeka JP, giving a Title award to Vice President Yemi Osibanjo
Aguleri kicks as Vice President Yemi Osibanjo visits Umueri 


Awka,

Levinus Ndukwe

The vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, 18th May 2019, visited Umueri community for the burial ceremony of Late Madam Florence Nneli, the mother in-law of his friend and Chaplain, Aso Rock Villa, Pastor Seyi Malomo. 

Akikolegit gathered that the Aso Rock Chaplain, Pastor Seyi Malomo who was also at Umueri is married to Pastor Mrs. Obiageli Malomo from Umueri community. Though Pastor Seyi Malomo the Aso Rock Chaplain who's relationship with the Vice President necessitated the visit, our correspondent also gathered that both were colleague Pastors at the Redeem Christian Church. 

Our correspondent reported that the Vice President's Helicopter touched down Otuocha township stadium Umueri, at exactly 12:41 pm, he was received by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke and the Traditional Ruler of Umueri, HRM Igwe Sir Benneth lzuchukwu Emeka JP (Oke-ebo II of Umueri) and thereafter proceeded immediately to Ama Umueri (the village square) for the ceremony.

However, this visit did not go down well with some people and has drawn negative comments and criticism by some elements in Aguleri over the noble idea of awarding a title of "Nwanne di na mba" (A brother from another land ) to Vice President Yemi Osibanjo by the Traditional Ruler of Umueri Kingdom, HRM Igwe Ben Emeka JP.

According to our correspondent, "some of the critiques are particularly irked by the fact that the Vice President only came to Umueri community without deeming it fit to also visit Aguleri a neighboring community or even say HELLO to them."
This is not the first time the Vice President will be coming to Anambra state, but this is his first time in Umueri community considered by many lgbos as the "Craddle of lgbo Race." 
Form Right: HRM Igwe Sir Benneth Emeka JP (Okebo II of Umueri), the Deputy Governor of Anambra State Dr. Nkem Okeke, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, and Pastor Mrs. Obiageli Malomo


Speaking with Mr. Tochukwu Chidebelu one of the aids of the Traditional Ruler, he pointed out that "the community was highly elated to welcome the number two man to Umueri community". 

He told our correspondent that "Umueri people, as well as her neighbouring communities are peace loving people and has demonstrated it by giving the vice president a warmth reception. 

On the criticism of some Aguleri people regarding the title given to the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Tochukwu dismissed it and said it was a non-issue. 

"As far as i am concerned it is totally a non-issue. Umueri community through their able Traditional Ruler has given a well-deserving title to the Vice President of the federal Republic of Nigeria, and anyone who is not okay with that is entitled to his own opinion."
 
When persuade to make a comment on some of the criticism coming from Aguleri, he simply said ... "I don't have time for that, we are brothers and good neighbours".



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