PUBLICATION–021MM2023
OBI UNITY CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2022 was won by OBARIKE FC while Itakpa FC came second and Okwutungbe FC the third? Do you know that the tournament provided a platform for socialization and discovery of talents? Can you tell us the organizers and get a gift?
HISTORICAL SNIPPETS:
List of beaded chiefs in Ito district (Now Obi LGA) in 1989
1. Adiko Clan Chief Adenyuma Itu
2. Irabi Clan Chief Ojeka Ogbo
3. Ikwokwu Clan Chief Ako Adikpe
4. Odiapa Clan Chief Otakom Alobo
5. Adum East Clan Chief Silas Inakwu Ode
6. Itogo Clan Chief Ikpe Aleju
7. Ogore Clan Chief Ogbada Igidi
8. Adum West Clan Chief Boniface Egwu
9. Okwutungbe Clan Chief Agida Alope
In 1996, Obi was created out of Oju, and it became the second Local Government predominantly inhabited by the Igede people. Igede comprises three main districts: Igede Central, Ito and Uwokwu districts.
Since the creation of Obi Local Government, the Local Government has produced many Council Chairmen, both appointed and elected. The list below is in no particular order.
1. Hon. Edwin Omirigbe
2. Hon. Engr. Patrick Aruta
3. Hon. Emmanuel Igoh
4. Hon. Alex Igwe
5. Hon. Augustine Ike
6. Chief Onah (Agatu Chief now)
7. Mr. Otis Ogbaji Ijato
8. Bar. Gabriel Adenyuma
9. Hon. Ode Ageh
10. Mr. Moses Egbodo
11. Chief Hon. Ode Obaike
13. Rev. Pinot Ogbaji
14. Sir. Moses Ode Opila
15. Bar. Paul Ikwe
16. Hon. Ode Abi
17. Mr. Nick Enor
18. Hon. Peter Onche
19. Mr. Joe Ipenyi
20. Hon. Mrs. Agnes Erebe
21. Hon Tony Akpa –May 2022 till date
With all sincerity, what is our rating about the holistic development in the Local Government with these caliber of people?
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