Elders and well-meaning citizens of Ugwunta Community in Abia state under the aegis of Ugwunta Development Union, have denies that the town has been engulfed in crisis, as purported by “misguided” members of the community.
The elders and others were reacting to recent insinuation in the media, which was attributed to a group describing itself as the “Ugwunta Consultative Forum,” which purported to portray Ugwunta as a community engulfed in crisis and disunity.
“The people of Ugwunta wish to state unequivocally that the narrative contained in the publication is false, misleading, and does not represent the true state of affairs in Ugwunta.
“Following the report, the people of Ugwunta, through their duly constituted leadership, gathered in their hometown on 22 August 2026 for their General Assembly. The meeting was conducted peacefully and successfully, with broad participation and constructive deliberations on matters concerning the development, unity, and welfare of the community,” the group said in a statement.
Speaking on behalf of the people, the Chairman of the Ugwunta Development Union, with the strong backing of Oha Ano Ugwunta, Mazi Uzodinma Onwuchekwa, stated:
“Ugwunta is not in crisis. We are a united and organised people, committed to the peace, progress and development of our community. The General Assembly of 22 August demonstrated clearly that Ugwunta remains firmly under the leadership and authority of its duly constituted institutions.”
“The leadership of UDU therefore urges the general public, government institutions, political actors, development partners, and all persons of goodwill to disregard the unfortunate narrative contained in the said publication and any subsequent communication intended to portray Ugwunta as a community in disarray.”
The body noted that while differences of opinion may exist in every community, Ugwunta remains committed to resolving such matters through its established traditional, constitutional, and community leadership structures.
“Ugwunta is peaceful. Ugwunta is united. Ugwunta is moving forward.
“The Ugwunta Development Union remains focused on strengthening unity, advancing development, protecting the interests of its people, and ensuring that the good name of Ugwunta is preserved,” the union added in the statement signed by its National Chairman, Mazi Uzodinma Onwuchekwa
