Members of the Emede Youth Association (EYA) recently held their general election at Umueze Civic Hall, Emede Ibeku, in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.
The election marked a unique moment in the history of the association, as the newly elected president, Hon. Uzodinma Nwoko, comes from Agbo community, which has never produced a president of the association before.
Earlier, the chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Tobechi Iroanya, thanked members for their strong support during the committee’s three to four months in office. He urged members to vote wisely so that credible leaders could emerge.
He explained that only four members picked interest forms to contest for four different positions. He then asked the house whether the election should go on, and members unanimously agreed that the election must be held, as it was constitutional.
All four aspirants passed through accreditation, while a total of 10 members were accredited to vote.
After the voting, the results were announced as follows:
President Hon. Uzodinma Nwoko (Agbo Emede Ibeku) 9 votes
Secretary: Mr. Ugochukwu Obilor 9 votes
Financial Secretary Mr. Lucky Ogechi Ignatius 8 votes
Treasurer: Mr. Okwudiri Emmanuel Oguegbu 9 votes
Following the results, the electoral committee chairman, Mr. Tobechi Iroanya, declared all four candidates winners, stating that they met all the requirements and were duly elected as the new EYA executive members.
In a vote of thanks, the newly elected president, Hon. Uzodinma Nwoko, speaking on behalf of the executive, thanked members for the confidence shown in them. He promised that his administration would not disappoint the association.
The highlight of the event was the presence of the Ibeku Youth Vice President, Chief Enyinnaya Sampson, who administered the oath of office to the newly elected executives.
