The Palace Secretary of Nnewichi, Prince Ezekwa Nwachukwu, who made this revelation, said that the creation of Ogbako-Oha, was politically motivated aimed at reducing the powers of Igwe Nnewi.
It will be recalled that Ogbako-Oha in the past few weeks have made publications in different media platforms calling for the recognition of four (4) Obi in Nnewi.
According to the group, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi should be recognized by Anambra State Government and given all the rights and privileges given to the one hundred and eighty-one (181) communities currently recognized by Anambra State Government.
Reacting, Prince Ezenwa Nwachukwu, said the agitations of the group were not new.
He said a popular politician in the town was behind the current move for the recognition of the four Obi.
According to him, the politician and the group believe that recognition of the four Obi will reduce the powers that Igwe Kenneth Orizu wields.
Speaking further, he said that in spite of the fact that Nnewi is a republican town, the recognition of the four Obi is not the way forward as that will not be the end of the agitation.
He said that Nnewi has Twenty-five (25) villages and not Four (4) villages, as such, the agitation for division or recognition of the remaining three (3) Obi may not end the quest.
He said, “We have 25 Obi in Nnewi and this reflected in the sharing formula of Nnewi, if you recognize the other 3 Obi, how are you sure other sub-villages will not agitate”
“The matter is in the supreme court, we need to allow judgement to be given”
He, however, urged those directly or indirectly supporting the current agitation to learn from Nnewi political history.