Dr. Oby Aji Receives Traditional Title for Contributions to Women’s Political Participation
The Igbo-Eze North Traditional Rulers Council, on Thursday, conferred a chieftaincy title on the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency, Dr. Oby Aji, for her laudable contributions to women’s political participation.
While conferring the title of ‘Oji Ugo Ana Awara Ndi Eze’ on Dr. Aji at the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Secretariat, the Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council, HRH, Igwe Gabriel Agbedo, said the title was meant to encourage other women to take an active part in political participation.
Igwe Agbedo Speaks About Dr. Oby Aji’s Contribution to Political Participation
HRH, Wilfred Ekere, of Ogrute, also of the council area, stated, “Dr. Oby Aji was moulded in the character of men and has been actively participating in our political activities. We are pleased with her approach to contesting for political positions alongside men, which is why we considered her worthy of this traditional title to encourage other women to follow in her footsteps.”
“Our women should know that being a state governor or members of the National Assembly is not an exclusive reserve for men. What she is doing is exemplary, and we want other women to emulate her,” the monarch said.
The ex-representative of Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly mentioned that Dr. Aji was the first woman to be conferred with a traditional title by the royal fathers in the local government area.
He described her as an upright and hardworking woman who has distinguished herself in playing politics without rancour and acrimony, urging monarchs to look out for more outstanding sons and daughters of the local government for recognition.
Dr. Ben Nwoye Praises Igbo-Eze North Traditional Rulers Council
The former Chairman of APC in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, eulogized the Igbo-Eze North Traditional Rulers Council for recognizing the sterling qualities of Dr. Aji and for encouraging her with the traditional title.
Deputy Chairman of APC in Enugu State Expresses Confidence in Dr. Aji
Chief Augustine Alumona expressed confidence in Dr. Aji, describing her as a thoroughbred politician.
The recipient, Dr. Aji, who said she was awed by the honour, pledged to use her position for the benefit of the community members and the state at large.
She thanked the royal fathers for their trust and support, adding that the title had spurred her for greater political exploits.
Recall that Dr. Aji won an Appeal Court case against the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Dennis Agbo, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election in 166 polling units for Udenu/Igbo-Eze North Federal Constituency within 90 days from the date of the ruling.
