The Assembly noted that the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Matters only convened a pre-election meeting with stakeholders of Mburubu, a standard procedure in leadership selection.The meeting, scheduled for October 2, 2025, was to examine the community’s constitution where applicable, set modalities for elections, outline procedures for forming an electoral panel, and fix a date for the polls.
In a statement signed by Chief Edwin Ezeh and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, the Assembly dismissed allegations that the Commissioner sought to impose a caretaker committee as “false and unfounded.” It further questioned the basis of Dr. Peters’ claims.
“One question that you, Dr. Peters, who alleged that Deacon Okey Ogbodo cancelled an election, has failed to answer is this: Who fixed the said canceled election? Who formed the electoral panel? Was there any meeting between the Ministry and the community leaders to that effect apart from the one convened by the Ministry on October 2nd, 2025 and described as the pre-election meeting?” the statement queried.
The Assembly also faulted Dr. Peters for accusing the government of collecting ₦20 million to impose a caretaker committee in Mburubu, describing the allegation as “reckless” and urging investigation. It recalled that Dr. Peters and his principal, Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, had in 2023 accused the Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government, Dr. Sydney Okechukwu Edeh, of the same offence in relation to the Mburubu Igweship tussle but later apologized when the claims proved false.
“Recycling the same baseless allegation clearly shows a lack of sincerity,” the Assembly noted.
The group warned that political aides must not plant confusion in Mburubu, stressing that unfounded accusations tarnish the community’s image and weaken trust between the people and government. It further pointed out that if the Ministry were ever to consider a caretaker committee, it would be within its constitutional powers to prevent a leadership vacuum.
“Our people must be vigilant and not allow political aides to plant confusion in the community. Leadership matters in Mburubu should be handled with transparency, consultation, and respect for due process. The Ministry has opened the door for dialogue, and it is only through genuine participation that lasting peace and progress can be achieved,” the statement read.
Concluding, the Assembly emphasized that the community’s priority is unity and progress.
“What Mburubu needs now is unity, honesty, and the courage to move forward together, not recycled lies and baseless allegations,” it declared.
Signed,
Chief Edwin Ezeh
Mburubu General Assembly
