The Owerri branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Barr. Chris Ihentuge as chairman in a keenly contested election.
Barr. Ihentuge emerged victorious with 119 votes, while his opponent, Mazi Udegbulem, secured 92 votes respectively. The event saw lawyers vote to elect new officers for key positions within the branch.
In the race for the position of publicity secretary, Franklin Amandi emerged as the winner with 123 votes, while his opponent, Ewelike Nnadozie, secured 78 votes. There were 8 invalid votes in this category.
Nneoma Iwu clinched the position of treasurer, garnering 129 votes against Anulika Okoro’s 81 votes. Only 1 vote was declared invalid in the treasurer’s contest.
The battle for the position of social secretary was closely contested between Onyinye Ugbogu and Chinenye Akaah. Ugbogu emerged victorious with 103 votes, while Akaah received 97 votes. The social secretary’s election had 10 invalid votes.
The newly elected officers are expected to assume their positions immediately and serve for the next two years.
The NBA Owerri branch expressed its commitment to work with the new leadership to advance lawyers’ interests and promote the state’s rule of law.
Ihentuge commended members for trusting his ability to steer the ship of the association.
He promised to use his wealth of experience, acumen, and dexterity to pilot the affairs of the noble profession.
