I must begin this write-up by welcoming our 'first lady' at the town hall Mrs. Carol Obasi. I know her pretty well and appreciate her contributions to the debate. To wit, Okpofe will come out stronger in all this...like our Nation Nigeria. All the societal vices affecting Nigeria today have not prevented the western world from coming in here for business neither has it distracted Nigerians in diaspora from visiting home from time to time. I am very confident that okpofe will definitely overcome it's present situation. If I do recall what is presently happening in some communities around Okpofe I will simply say ours is a 'childs play'. Umunne, madu wu njo ala. Those causing mayhem or commiting crimes in Okpofe are okpofe people or their associates. This is the truth but we will not throw away the baby with the bath water. We will also pray for a better okpofe. God will and cannot abadon 'project okpofe' am very sure that things will be a lot better in our community. If you trace the root of crime or criminality in okpofe it goes back to high level of unemployment affecting the country. Our youths are idle and no food on their table to eat. Consequently, criminality is also increasing. A better Nigeria will bring about a good Imo state and a better okpofe for us all. Unemployment is a big problem in Nigeria - it has led to anything you can image.
Finally, can the town hall let me know what is happening to Prof. Ihunnaya's ambition of contesting the ezeship? Okpofe needs people like him in service of community and Nation.