The elders “OHA” of Owere “Nchi Ise” in Imo state today visited the grave side of the founding fathers of Owere Ekwem Arugo of the 14th century, however called on the ancestors of the land to rise against any “inhumanity” against the people of Owerri by the government.

The elders who gathered to mourn the victims who were killed in the Eke Ukwu Owerri market demolition – assured the people of Owerri zone that all legal means and right steps will be taken to ensure that justice prevails as they poured libel and engaged in traditional rites at the graveside.

They resolved that Eke Ukwu Owerri must stay and can not be relocated whether governor Rochas Okorocha likes it or not.

The meeting was attended by the following:

Frank Nneji
Ambassador Kema Chikwe
Senator Bright Nwanne
Sir Ambrose Ejiogu
Hon Engr Dan lkpeazu
Hon Nnaemeka Maduagwu
Hon Henry Onwukwe
Hon Ray Emeaena
Hon Innocent Ekenma
Hon Kelechi Ajoku
Chief Vitals Ajumbe
Barr Kingsley Ononuju
Chief Owaya and many other…