The Nigerian Bar association (N.B.A), Awka Branch, has
successfully elected new Executive Committee to steer its affairs
for the next two years. The elections, conducted by the Electoral
Committee led by Sir Uba Anene, were held on Saturday the 29th day
of June, 2019, at the Ozo Amanke Okafor Bar Centre, Awka.
According to the Publicity Secretary of the Branch, Chief Osita
Dominic Okoli, polling commenced at about 10.00am. Most of the
executive positions were unopposed except for the positions of
Chairman and Secretary of the Branch.
The two candidates who contested for the Chairmanship position
were Mr Ekene Okonkwo and Sir (Hon.) Bona Oraekwe. The former
polled 67 votes while the latter polled 10 votes.
The position of Secretary was contested by Mr Tony Anazor and Mr
Ikechukwu F. Okpe. The former polled 65 votes while the latter
polled 13 votes. Consequently, Ekene Okonkwo was declared the new
Chairman-Elect, while Tony Anazor was declared the new
Secretary-Elect.
The incoming Chairman, Mr Ekene Okonkwo, gave a vote of thanks
after the polls and promised an all-inclusive administration.
The other officers that were returned unopposed are: 1. Vice
Chairman: P.U. Chukwukwue 2. Assistant Secretary: Nmasi C.
Ilechukwu 3. Treasurer: C.C. Onubogu 4. Legal Adviser: Maxwell
Udechukwu
The outgoing Chairman, Sir Gab. Moneke, thanked all the members
of the Branch, particularly the candidates for running issues-based
campaign and for their display of maturity and sportsmanship
before, during, and after the election. He promised to assist the
incoming Executive Committee whenever necessary.
Thereafter members of the Branch were lavishly entertained by
the incoming Executive Committee.
The election ended around 12:34pm while the members of N.B.A
Awka Branch, continued to wine and dine which dovetailed into the
“Onokolu” (Merriment) session where members basked in unusual
conviviality.
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