Igbo Leaders Bury Hatchet: Dispute Between Eze Nwokedi and Chief Egu Resolved Amicably
Igbo Leaders Bury Hatchet: Dispute Between Eze Nwokedi and Chief Egu Resolved Amicably
By Naomi Onome
A dispute between two prominent Igbo leaders in Lagos, Eze Chika Nwokedi (Ezendigbo of Ijegun and Ijedodo) and High Chief Chibuike Egu (Obi Ndi Igbo of Lagos State), has been peacefully resolved following the intervention of a five-man ad-hoc committee set up by Mr Remigius Nwagbo (Nwachinagbalaogu), the NOC Chairman of Obodoukwu Town Union.
The committee, chaired by Chief Vitus Uzoh (Nwatakwocha), also included Chief Obi Ogbuagu, Chief Gab Agwa, and the chairmen of Umunwarahu and Umuagbadagwo villages—the respective hometowns of the disputing parties.
At a meeting held in Lagos, Eze Chika Nwokedi (Ezendigbo of Ijegun and Ijedodo) and High Chief Chibuike Egu (Obi Ndi Igbo of Lagos State) were present as the committee reviewed the issues surrounding allegations that Eze Nwokedi was involved in orchestrating the arrest of High Chief Egu. The arrest reportedly stemmed from a petition linked to controversies over the planned inauguration of a palace project valued at one billion naira, which had raised concerns among Lagos indigenes.
According to Eze Nwokedi, a committee constituted by the Obodoukwu Town Union had called for an investigation of the matter after allegations emerged that he (Eze Nwokedi) played a role in the petition that led to High Chief Egu’s arrest by the Lagos State Government. The case is still pending in court due to multiple adjournments.
However, after hearing from both parties and reviewing available evidence, the NOC Lagos ad-hoc committee found no proof linking Eze Nwokedi or the Igbo-speaking group under his leadership to the arrest. The committee concluded that he was not involved in any meetings or actions that led to the petition or subsequent legal proceedings.
High Chief Egu, who initially made the allegations, reportedly acknowledged the findings and accepted that Eze Nwokedi had no role in the events leading to his arrest. It was clarified that the actions of any individual associated with Eze Nwokedi’s council did not imply the involvement or endorsement of the entire council.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties reaching an amicable resolution and reaffirming unity within the Igbo community in Lagos.
Observers have described the resolution as a significant step toward maintaining peace and cohesion among Igbo leaders in the state.
