Igbo Community Lagos Inaugurates New Executives, Removes Ex-Leaders

KINGSLEY EBERE 

Lagos witnessed a new dawn for Ndigbo on Saturday as the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos unveiled a harmonized 17-member executive council to pilot the affairs of the community across the state.

The inauguration and General Assembly meeting was held at the Igbo Speaking Community National Secretariat in Surulere, Lagos on September 5, 2026.

This was confirmed by the Secretary General of the group, Prince Joshua Nnanna Kalu.

According to him, the harmonization process was aimed at uniting all Igbo speaking groups under one umbrella for stronger representation, peace, and development across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State.

Speaking during the inauguration, stakeholders described the new leadership as inclusive and reflective of the diversity of Igbo speaking people in Lagos. They noted that the new executives have the mandate to promote unity, protect Igbo interests, and partner with the Lagos State Government for the progress of all.

AUTHENTIC LIST OF HARMONIZED EXECUTIVES

1.  Chief Chukwudi Gift Chinye – President General

2.  Onowu Prince Andy Moore Ezejioha – Deputy President General

3.  Chief Ben Obi – 1st Vice President

4.  Hon. Obinna Ugwu – 2nd Vice President

5.  Chief Osondu Nwachukwu – Deputy President General, Special Duty

6.  Chief Uche Samuel Okpara – Imo State Vice President

7.  Chief Nwusulor Christopher Chinweuzor – Ebonyi State Vice President

8.  Prince Joshua Nnanna Kalu- Secretary General

9.  Chief Kalu Ogwo – Local Government Coordinator

10. High Chief Ukadike Anamazobi – Chief Security Officer

11. Chief Chigozie Obi – Assistant Chief Security Officer

12. Chief Mrs. Chinyere Eze – Women Leader

13. Chief Mrs. Blessing Ezeh – Deputy Women Leader

14. Mr. Obinna Nweke – Youth Leader

15. Mr. Igwe Chikaodi – Chief of Staff

16. Mr. Chukwuma Akaolisa – Director of Operations

17. Chief Chidiebere Nwosu- Assistant Director of Operations

During the same General Assembly, Chief Sunday Udeh, Chucks Odimegwu and others were removed from office following what stakeholders described as “prolonged inaction” on petitions submitted to the Board of Trustees bordering on governance, constitutional breaches, and accountability.

Central to the grievances presented were allegations relating to traditional titles in Lagos. Stakeholders alleged that the issues were contrary to the Constitution of the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos and reportedly contributed to disputes involving Ndigbo, the host community, and traditional institutions, leading to Police and court proceedings.

The concerned stakeholders listed 9 areas of concern under the previous administration:

1.  Alleged Unauthorized Coronations: Claim that approximately 36 Eze Ndigbo were crowned across Lagos without following prescribed constitutional procedures, with questions also raised about accountability for funds allegedly collected.

2.  Alleged Coronation of an “Obi of Lagos”: Stakeholders contended that the crowning of an individual as “Obi of Lagos” was not provided for in the Community Constitution.

3.  Alleged Unauthorized Recognition of Eze Fred N. Nwajagu: Allegations of the issuance of a certificate bearing the Community’s identity and CAC details without due process.

4.  Alleged Unilateral Appointment of Bank Signatories: Concerns over changes to signatories to the Community’s Access Bank account without required approval.

5.  Alleged Intimidation and Suppression of Dissenting Voices: Concerns regarding alleged intimidation and actions perceived to be divisive.

6.  Failure To Resolve Competing Councils of Eze Ndigbo: The continued recognition of factional councils alongside the Council reportedly constituted by the Board of Trustees in 2003.

7.  Alleged Irregularities in Local Chapter Elections: Including the appointment of an Electoral Committee Chairman alleged not to be a duly registered member of the Community.

8.  Alleged Commercialization of Eze Ndigbo Titles and Certificates: Allegations of certificates issued to persons not properly coronated in line with constitutional procedures.

9.  Alleged Issuance of an “Ezeigbo Worldwide” Title: A title stakeholders said is not recognized or provided for under the Community Constitution.

Efforts to reach Chief Sunday Udeh for comment on the allegations were not fruitful at the time of filing this report. Calls and messages sent to his known number were not returned.

Community members who attended the inauguration expressed optimism that the new executive council led by Chief Chukwudi Gift Chinye will foster unity, restore constitutional order, and attract more development projects to Igbo speaking people in Lagos.