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2022 Flood Disaster in Ibaji LGA: Over 33 killed, 200 houses destroyed, many displaced – Group
FULL TEXT OF ADDRESS PRESENTED AT A PRESS CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY IBAJI UNITY FORUM, A SOCIO CULTURAL ORGANIZATION IN IBAJI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE NIGERIA AT ABUJA TODAY, WEDNESDAY 23RD 2022.
Our invited guests, esteemed friends of Ibaji peopleand gentlemen of the press.
We appreciate your presence at this Press Conference and wish to express our gratitude for sacrifising your precious time to witness this occasion.
IBAJI UNITY FORUM (IUF) is a foremost socio–cultural organization in Ibaji Local Government Areawhich is out to foster Unity and Promote Socio-economic Development of the area.
Ibaji LGA, a terribly neglected food basket of Igala Ethnic Nationality. The people are acknowledged as great farmers who can feed the entire people of Kogi State and other parts of Nigeria.
Ibaji Local Government Council is one of the 774 Local Government Councils of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Created in 1996 with 10 political wards, with land size of 1,377 square kilometers, over 80 villages and numerous farm settlements with a population of 128,129 as at the 2006 census.
Ibaji LGA is boarderd to the North by Idah Local Government Area and trapped between River Niger to the west and Anambra River to the East.
Gentlemen of the press, we are constrained to address this Press Conference on the total neglect of Ibaji Local Government Area and her people by Federal and State Governments respectively.
Neglect:
The Local Government, since creation lacks all the basic Social Amenities as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as per right to live etc.
FLOOD/FLOODING:
In the days of old, a season of flood in Ibaji used to be a source of joy since it always came with alluvial soil deposits, fish and other economic benefits. But in the current decade, annual floods have been very devastating; of note was that of 2012 which visited the area with the fury of a tsunami, resulting in human and livestock fatalities, massive destruction of houses, farms and other valuables. The negative effects of this flood on Ibaji People are yet to mellow down ten years after.
The 2022 flood and its devastating effects in Ibaji have downgraded that of 2012 to a child’s play. It is simply a catastrophe; According to reports reaching us, over 33 people have lost their lives to the merciless flood, more than 200 houses were destroyed, leading to the displacement of our people in different parts of Idah and Igalamela/Odolu LGAs of Kogi State, Enugu, Anambra and Edo States, hectares of farm land and crops were also submerged and destroyed.
During the flooding, I went round the entire ten wards with my media team, to carry out an on-the-spot assessment, which culminated in our production of a documentary to project and report the suffering, pain, agony and abandonment of Ibaji people during the flooding, with specific reference to the suffering of women and children. The documentary has been viewed by over 35,000 people as at last check.
At that period, the floodwater was the only source of water the Ibaji flood victims used for both bathing, cooking, and even drinking.
Worried by the situation, we took a sample of the flood water to the FCT water board laboratory for analysis. And the result was not only shocking but deeply disturbing, as the floodwater was said to be unfit even for bathing. Yet, our poor Ibaji people drank it for weeks, making us to have an uncomfortable fear of any water borne disease soon.
During the flooding, there were good spirited persons, kind and compassionate people, who were moved to make donations to Ibaji people. To be honest, we are beyond thankful and we lack words to express our enormous gratitude to these people. Because of your love for humanity, you have somehow made our world a better place with your donations.
In Ibaji which is the worst hit of the Nine local government areas in Kogi state affected by the flood, no portion of the 1, 377 sqkm of land space was not submerged, thus forcing the people to cohabit with desperate and hostile reptiles on locally elevated platforms. Crops and other economic trees were submerged and destroyed.
Our people are in serious perjury and in danger of post flood famine having lost everything. Even those who died during the flood season of natural causes have no place of rest; no land to bury them; their corpses are presently in mortuaries in neighboringstates kind enough to accept our people as refugees. They will continue to stay in the morgues until the invading flood recedes. The future for the people is bleak. Experts on climate change and meteorology have warned that there may be a more devastating flood in 2023. If the prediction materializes, then we can now start preparing for the worst.
INACCESSIBILITY:
Ibaji local government area is the neglected food basket of Kogi state. The absence of motor–able roads in the area has made movement of humans and farm products very hectic and sometimes nearly impossible. The consequences of this for the people are better imagined. Government plans to link the area with the rest of the country has always been there but the political will to execute the projects has remained a major obstacle.
The federal government in the formative years of 4threpublic made a feeble attempt to construct a road that would have passed through the area from Anambra state enroute Abuja. In pursuance of this,contract for the construction of Otuocha-Ibaji-Idah road was awarded to Niger cat Construction Company at a cost of N7.2 Bn 1n 2009. But thirteen years (2009-2002) down the line, the project is yet to commence inspite of cries and appeals by the people. The construction of this interstate road would have cut down travel time from Anambra state to Abuja by more than three hours. It was also to link vast agricultural areas along the route to target markets for sale of agricultural products and ginger up economic social and political developments within the vast agricultural communities in Anambra west, Ibaji and Idah local government areas. Thousands of jobs would have been created, interstate and intrastate socio economic integration would have been encouraged due to enhanced accessibility.
It was also envisaged that the devastating annual floods would be controlled through adequate water channels which would arise from the construction of large and medium sized bridges on the road.However the people’s hopes have been dashed by the government’s abandonment of the road project.
In a similar symbolic manner, Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello awarded a 5 billion naira contract for the construction of Idah-Ibaji road in 2017 and a follow up well publicized flag off ceremony was staged with a thunderous ovation from the entire Ibaji people. But sadly, Six years down the line, construction work is yet to take off.
OIL EXPLORATION IN IBAJI:
Exploration for oil commenced in Ibaji seventy years ago (1952). However, the attention of border villages was drawn to the existence of the black gold on their soil when in the current decade oil rigs started springing up to the admiration of the locals over possible benefits that might accrue from such discovery. Residents of Ibaji border villages soon noticed some encroachment on their land by Anambra border indigenes. Armed hostilities then erupted between the two border communities following the failure of the national boundary commission to delineate the disputed boundary lines over the years.
A temporary respite however appears to have come to the people of the areas in dispute with the declaration of Anambra and Kogi as oil producing states, recognized by the revenue mobilization allocation and fiscal commission (RMAFC) to partake in the 13% derivation fund. Though not equitable to Kogi state, the lopsided attribution of oil wells in Anambra sedimentary basin is a step forward. The RMAFC in its wisdom approved the attribution of eleven oil wells wholly to Anambra state and one only to Kogi. In addition, the two states are to share on 50.50 basis, proceeds from three oil wells named Anamabra river 1,2,3 which are clearly on Kogi soil. This arrangement according to the RMAF, is pending the final delineation of the boundary. As a result of this arrangement, Governor Yahaya Bello announced and confirmed the receipt of the first tranche of the 13% derivation fund from the federation account in October 2022, though not disclosing the amount received. Anambra made a similar confirmation of receiving 268.2m in August, 2022.
Appeals on the issues raised
FLOOD/FLOODING:
The issue of perennial flooding is both a global and national challenge that must by jointly remedied by all levels of government. Flooding and its devastating effects vary from location to location but flood prone areas like Ibaji and other places are usually worst hit. It is therefore not surprising that Ibaji became the first casualty among the nine local government areas in Kogi state affected by the 2022 flood. However, inspite of our vulnerability and proneness to flooding, our people received the least attention and publicity of the extensive damagesinflicted by the flood. It is in this regard that we hereby make appeals to all governments, civil society organizations and all Nigerians to come to the rescue of the people. Our people are currently in danger of starvation, homelessness and all manner of human degradation.
We have heard of donations to the flood victims through the Kogi state government; however the effects of such donations are yet to have an impact. We therefore appeal to the state government to expedite action on the disbursement of the cash and materials so received.
ACCESSIBILITY TO IBAJI:
Accessibility to Ibaji is almost impossible in all seasons. Even during the dry season when accessibility is expected to be much easier, lack of motorable road has made movement very hectic and almost impossible. Attempts by the federal and Kogi state governments have been abortive in this regard. The federal government sponsored Otuocha–Ibaji–Idah road construction would have made a huge difference. The project has not been funded and has been comatose for 13 years. We are therefore calling on the federal government to do the needful and mobilize the contractors to site.
In a similar manner, we urge the Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to revive the N5 billion Idah- Ibaji road construction project which he flagged off in 2017 but yet to take off after six years.
4.3 13% Oil derivation Fund: In October 2022, Governor Yahaya Bello announced and confirmed the receipt of the first tranche of 13% derivation fund from the federation account allocation, We are happy with this development and wish to congratulate the government, people of Kogi state and Ibaji people in particular, on the long and tortuous but successful journey to the club of oil producing states in Nigeria.
The 1999 Nigeria constitution which created the 13% oil derivation fund is quite unambiguous on the use of it, According to section 162 subsection 2 ofconstitution the fund is to assist oil producing communities in tackling environmental pollution and degradation, provision of basic amenities like healthcare, portable water, road and economic empowerment of community people. Except for the newly qualified oil producers (Anambra and Kogi)all other oil producing states have established oil producing development commissions to execute this constitutional mandate on behalf of Government.
We therefore hereby recommend the immediate creation of oil producing development commission by the state government for ease and transparent utilization of the revenue from the derivation fund. In the interim, we recommend the opening of dedicated account for receiving money from the 13% derivation fund.
As a government of new direction, we expect the Governor to strictly abide by the provisions of the constitution so that the heroes of the struggle would not have died in vain.
CONCLUSION:
Gentlemen of the press, we appreciate your attendance and wish to thank you for listening to us.
Thank you in advance for the publicity given to our cause. Again thank you and remain blessed.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has approved fresh appointments in the state.
The appointees include Special Advisers (SPAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs):
The secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia announced the appointments in a statement issued in Enugu Monday night.
The Full List of New Appointees
ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers (SPAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs):
SPECIAL ADVISERS (SPAs)
1. Chief S.N.C. Nwagu — Special Adviser on Conflict Resolution and Mediation
2. Hon. Dr. Fidelis Odo — Special Adviser on Inter-Governmental Affairs and Co-ordination
3. Augustine Okoli — Special Adviser on Policy Affairs and Analysis
4. Hon. Pedro Nwankwo — Special Adviser on Stakeholders Relations and Community Affairs
5. Chimezie Nkwuo — Special Adviser on Economic Development
6. Chief Vitalis Okonkwo — Special Adviser on Grassroot Coordination
7. Peter Andy Omeje — Special Adviser on Commerce and Business Development
SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS (SSAs)
8. Rachael Okonkwo — Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development
9. Barr. Okey Ude — Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Party and Mobilization
10. Hon. Chinedu Chukwunwike — Senior Special Assistant on Party Monitoring
11. Barr. Peter Chukwujekwu Ogbe — Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Regulatory Compliance
12. Chukwudi Ozoeluba — Senior Special Assistant on Boundary and Land Dispute Resolution
13. Frank Udemezue — Senior Special Assistant on Small and Medium Enterprise Development
SPECIAL ASSISTANTS (SAs)
14. Hon. Alachi Aaron Onu — Special Assistant on Forest Protection and Conservation
15. Ugwu Emmanuel Chima — Special Assistant on Market Maintenance and Sanitation
16. Dr. Okwoigwe Modestus Ndubuisi — Special Assistant on Health Facility Maintenance
17. Hon. Okechukwu Agu — Special Assistant on Environmental Protection
18. Ozor Ejike Okpe — Special Assistant on Enlightenment and Communicationin
19. Solomon Gwiyi — Special Assistant on Publications and Documentation
20. Cornelius Ugwu — Special Assistant on Town Union Co-ordination
21. Hon. Romanus Ugwu — Special Assistant on Market Decongestion
22. Hon. Gab Onu — Special Assistant on Market Sanitation
23. Prince Lawrence Ugwu — Special Assistant on Road Infrastructure Maintenance
24. Ugwunnadi Pius Nwabueze — Special Assistant on Grassroot and Rural Integration
25. Timothy Chukwuemeka Nnaji — Special Assistant on Community Youth Engagement and Development
26. Nick Nnaji — Special Assistant on Town Union Matters
27. Mrs. Eucharia Anunobi — Special Assistant on Women Mobilization, Enugu-North Zone
28. Aneke Ogbonna Ajie — Special Assistant on Community Engagement
29. Christian Ede — Special Assistant on Government House Matters
30. Pastor Emeka Ogbonna — Special Assistant on Humanitarian Band and Entertainment
31. Chidi Udo — Special Assistant on Inter State Relations
32. Engr. Egbonwonu Jude Chikezie — Special Assistant on Infrastructure Monitoring and Maintenance
33. Emma Ogbonna — Special Assistant on Civic Education and Voter Awareness
34. Ali Stanley Osita — Special Assistant on Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs
35. Hon. Onuora Udeanugwo — Special Assistant on Cooperative Development and Empowerment
36. Sunday Ignatius Okafor — Special Assistant on Political and Grassroot Mobilization
37. Bar. Chika Nzelu — Special Assistant on Non-Indigene Relations
38. Hon. Ugwuoke Emeka Sylvanus — Special Assistant on Environmental Management
39. Miss Domitila Chidimma Ozioko — Special Assistant on Public Engagement and Advocacy
40. Hon. Emmanuel Ugwu — Special Assistant on Human Development
41. Nnadia Ajima Nwodo — Special Assistant on Ecological Management
42. Peter Oramalu — Special Assistant on Urban Beautification
43. Sabastine Ngwu — Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment
44. Mr. Titus Ike Olu — Special Assistant on Public Awareness and Sensitisation
45. Mr. Jude Aniogbo — Special Assistant on Industrial Harmony
46. Romanus Agada — Special Assistant on Public Advocacy
47. Onogwu Festus Chibuike — Special Assistant on Community Development
48. Ugwuja Emmanuel Okeke — Special Assistant on Public Engagement
49. Barr. Nnabuike Nwodo — Special Assistant on Public Utilities (North)
50. Ugwu Ikechukwu — Special Assistant on Inter Party Affairs
51. Ugwu Franklin Izuchukwu — Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment and Orientation
52. Aniagor Sunday Okechukwu — Special Assistant on Cultural Orientation
53. Tobias Ogbonna Onuh — Special Assistant on Rural Development
54. Abugu Sabastine Ekene — Special Assistant on Social Orientation
55. Ugwu Cletus — Special Assistant on Public Communication
56. Engr. Onyeka Solomon — Special Assistant on Public Participation and Inclusion
57. Hon. Innocent Anayo Eze — Special Assistant on Youth Engagement
58. Okwo Emeka Robert — Special Assistant on Environment
59. Hon. Fred Ozoilo — Special Assistant on Training and Strategy
60. Celestine Ikeana — Special Assistant on Youth Development
61. Mr. Christian Njeke — Special Assistant on Capacity Building
62. Hon. Mark Ogbonna — Special Assistant on Community Building
63. Chuma Dilibe Esq. — Special Assistant on Technology and Innovation
64. Engr. Ugwu Uchenna — Special Assistant on Youth Empowerment and Skills Development
65. Hon. Ikerionwu Eze — Special Assistant on Digital Innovation
66. Dr. Cordelia Idoko — Special Assistant on Gender Co-ordination and Empowerment
67. Com. Mike Okenwa — Special Assistant on Grassroot Sports Development
68. Prince Ifeanyi Onuora — Special Assistant on National Orientation
69. Gabriel Igwe — Special Assistant on Community Enlightenment and Outreach
70. Uche Ezugwu — Special Assistant on Environmental and Sanitation
71. Ozioko Theophilus — Special Assistant on Youths Engagement
72. Igwe Ifebuche Cyprian — Special Assistant on Protocol
73. Peter Chibuzor Nwaekemezie — Special Assistant on Market Orientation
74. Mrs. Eucharia Ani — Special Assistant on Gender Advocacy
75. Hon. Solomon Egbo — Special Assistant on Contact and Mobilization
76. Obinna Augustine Okenwa — Special Assistant on Youth and Sports
77. Engr. Wilson Ogbonna — Special Assistant on Monitoring and Evaluation
78. Paul Nwodo — Special Assistant on Government Communication
79. Chukwudi Nwatu — Special Assistant on Social Media
80. Blessing Ugwoke — Special Assistant on Women Mobilization
81. Prince Nonso Nnaji — Special Assistant on Youths Alliance
82. Barr. Francis Anurika Ani — Special Assistant on Social Engagement
83. Hon. Ngene Chijioke Oscar — Special Assistant on Urban Renewal and Beautification
84. Hon. Okwudili Onuora — Special Assistant on Security Intelligence
85. Maduako Ikenna Philip — Special Assistant on Regional Integration
86. Ngozi Itanyi — Special Assistant on Grassroot Women Coordination
87. Agbo Kinsley Okechukwu A. — Special Assistant on Stakeholders Engagement
88. Chekwube Henry Ogbodo — Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization
89. Chukwuma Prince Uche — Special Assistant on Grass-root Mobilization
90. Kingsley Chekwube Ude — Special Assistant on Media Relations
91. Onwuka Toti Miracle — Special Assistant on Special Duties
92. Chukwudi Ozor — Special Assistant on Project Monitoring
93. Mama Onyebuchi Emmanuel — Special Assistant on Public Affairs
94. Eze Godwin — Special Assistant on Inter Party Relationship and Management
95. Ishienyi Olisaemeka — Special Assistant on Social Welfare and Community Relations
96. Chief Robert Alum — Special Assistant on Rural Development and Livelihood
97. Humphrey Madu — Special Assistant on Political Liaison
98. Uroko Innocent — Special Assistant on Inter-Governmental Affairs
99. Ifeanyi Ani — Special Assistant on Community Mobilization
100. Chikezie Aga — Special Assistant on Civic Values and National Re-orientation
101. Surv. Julius Nshiodo — Special Assistant on Rural Surveys and Land Development
The appointments take effect immediately.
Signed:
Prof. Chidiebere Onyia
Secretary to the Enugu State Government
Monday, 21st September, 2026
More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency.
The agency warned that rising river levels could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities, exposing schools, healthcare facilities, markets, religious buildings and farmlands to possible inundation.
The warning was contained in the agency’s National Flood Advisory issued on Saturday by its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arch Umar Mohammed.
The affected states include Imo, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kogi, Abia, Taraba, Rivers and Lagos.
Mohammed said rising river levels were expected to trigger flooding in several communities, putting schools, healthcare facilities, markets, farms and religious buildings at risk.
He urged affected state governments to urgently relocate residents living in vulnerable communities to safer locations ahead of the forecast.
He said, “High riverine flood risk is forecast for the next seven days across Imo, Cross River and 13 other states.
Rising river stages are expected to cause flooding.
“Communities on the floodplain should prepare to move to higher ground. Stations include Obubra, Itigidi and Epento on the Cross River.”
In Imo State, NiHSA listed Aboh-Mbaise, Ahiazu-Mbaise, Ehime Mbano, Ezinihitte, Ideato North, Ihitte/Uboma and Ikeduru local government areas as being at risk.
The agency said 958 communities, 1,022 schools, 553 healthcare facilities, 161 markets and 198 religious buildings were exposed in the state.
In Cross River State, the affected LGAs are Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Biase, Calabar, Calabar South, Ikom and Obubra.
NiHSA identified 2,471 communities, 703 schools, 344 healthcare facilities, 145 markets, 453 religious buildings and 854 hectares of farmland as exposed to the flood risk.
In Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Afikpo, Afikpo South, Ebonyi, Ezza North and Ezza South LGAs were identified as vulnerable.
The agency said 2,574 communities, 1,064 schools, 422 healthcare facilities, 480 markets, 629 religious buildings and 1,882 hectares of farmland were exposed.
In Benue State, the affected LGAs are Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Katsina-Ala, Logo and Ukum, with 303 communities, 100 schools, 48 healthcare facilities, 32 markets, 151 religious buildings and 55 hectares of farmland exposed.
NiHSA also identified Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South and Ayamelum local government areas in Anambra State as vulnerable.
It listed 1,314 communities, 1,308 schools, 1,089 healthcare facilities, 280 markets, 610 religious buildings and 1,529 hectares of farmland as exposed.
In Akwa Ibom State, Abak, Eket, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika and Ikono LGAs were listed among the affected areas.
The agency identified 249 communities, 323 schools, 211 healthcare facilities, 74 markets and 289 religious buildings as exposed in the state.
The agency advised residents in flood-prone areas, particularly communities located on floodplains, to take precautionary measures and move to higher ground where necessary.
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement on Thursday unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council comprising zonal and state coordinators as well as directors for mobilisation, women’s affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key areas ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The council, as announced in a statement on Thursday, has the Director-General of the movement, John Ughulu, as Director-General of the campaign, while National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, is also listed among the campaign leadership.
The structure has representatives from the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory, with state coordinators appointed for the 36 states.
The council also includes directors responsible for grassroots mobilisation, women affairs, contact and engagement, special duties, procurement, information technology, legal affairs, strategy and planning, security and intelligence, and administration.
The development comes as the movement intensifies preparations to mobilise support for the joint presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 election.
In a congratulatory message to the newly appointed council members, Sani explained that their selection was a call to duty and tasked them with taking the message of its principals to communities across the country.
She said, “Your selection is not merely an appointment; it is a call to duty, sacrifice, leadership and service to Nigeria. At this critical moment in our nation’s history, the responsibility before the presidential campaign council is enormous.
“You have been entrusted with the task of taking the vision, message and aspirations of our principals directly to the Nigerian people from the cities to the grassroots, from the states to the local governments, and from the wards to every community across the federation.
“Your appointment is an honour, but more importantly, it is a responsibility. The journey has begun. The assignment is clear. The mission is Nigeria.”
Continuing, she highlighted that the Obi and Kwankwaso campaign would not be built around individuals seeking personal recognition, but around what it described as a broader national vision.
“The OK Movement is not built around individuals seeking personal recognition. It is a movement driven by a larger national vision: to mobilise Nigerians around the possibility of a better, more prosperous, united and functional Nigeria.
“We therefore expect every member of the Presidential Campaign Council to approach this assignment with discipline, loyalty, humility, courage and an unwavering commitment to the collective vision of the movement.
“The road ahead will require hard work. It will require strategic thinking, grassroots mobilisation, effective communication and, above all, the ability to work together as one formidable political family,” she stated.
The national secretary added that their immediate responsibility was to ensure that the message of its principals reached voters nationwide.
She said, “Our responsibility is to ensure that the message of our principals reaches every Nigerian and that the voice of the people is heard across the length and breadth of our nation.”
Among those appointed are Suleiman Abubakar as North-Central coordinator; Hashimu Dungurawa (North-West); Amadu Gwambe (North-East); Dr Adebayo Adefolaseye (South-West); Christopher Ighodaro (South-South) and El-Shaddai Ikeh (South-East).
The council also appointed state coordinators for each of the 36 states and the FCT.
Others appointed include Rev Mike Agbon as Director, Inter-Ethnic Group in Northern Nigeria; Sabo Gashua (Grassroots Mobilisation); Glory Adayi (Women Affairs); Kabir Yahaya (Contact and Engagement); Abdumumini Tijjani (Mobilisation); Yusuf Mani (Special Duties); Peace Daful (Procurement); Prof Charles Nwekeaku (South Eastern Town Hall) and Sunmisola Adebayo (Information Technology).
Kingdom Okere was appointed Director of Legal Affairs; Abiodun Dabiri (Strategy and Planning); Richard Enemona CSP (retd.) (Security and Intelligence), while Aisha Abdulrahaman was named Director of Administration.
Last month, the group reaffirmed that it would retain its independent structure rather than merge with another political organisation ahead of the 2027 elections, while backing Ughulu as its founder and Director-General.
The unveiling comes days after the movement condemned the reported disruption of Obi’s convoy during his visit to Benue State and called for an impartial investigation into the incident.
The OK Movement said its security personnel deliberately exercised restraint to prevent the situation from escalating into violence.
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