Royal Father harps on Unity and Development

The Udonkwo Royal Family Nto Akpa Ime II Ibiakpan I, Otoro Clan in Abak Local Government Area has gotten a new Family Head. He is Obong Nseuso Willson Udonkwo.

The selection of Obong Nseuso Wilson Udonkwo as the new Family Head followed the recent passing of vote of no confidence and subsequent removal from office of the Acting Family Head, Chief Idongesit Bassey Udoh.

According to members of the royal family, the removal from office of the Acting Family Head, Chief Idongesit Bassey Udoh was as a result of lack of accountability and high level of disrespect for Elders and king makers of the family.

The Udonkwo Royal Family is made up of three (3) main Houses, Late Udonkwo, Late Rev. Moffat Ekpoyong and Late Udo Ibanaga with other smaller household units. After his selection, the new Family Head was presented to the Village Head in Council, Obong Etim Ukpong Akapn.

In his speech, the Village Head stated that since Obong Nseuso Udonkwo was selected by the majority of members of the family including the king makers and the Elders, he has no option than to adopt him and work together with him for the overall development of Ibiakpan I.

The Village Head advised the new Family Head to go back and maintain peace with other factions if any, carry everybody along and work for the growth and development of the community.

The new Family Head was administered with oath of loyalty and allegiance at Ibiakpan I Village Council while the official swearing-in ceremony took place at the Palace of the Village Head. The ceremony was witnessed by the Village Council Chairman, Secretary and other family Heads. 

In his acceptance speech, the new Family Head, Obong Nseuso Wilson Udonkwo expressed gratitude to God for the peaceful selection process.
Obong Udonkwo thanked the Elders, King makers, Youths, women and the entire people of Udonkwo Royal Family for the confidence reposed in him and promised not to disappoint them. 

The new family Head called on all to come together and work for the development of the family in particular and Ibiakpan I Village in general.
He specifically thanked the Village Head and other Family Heads for their love, show of solidarity and support and prayed God to bless and reward them abundantly.

Meanwhile, members of Udonkwo Royal family at home and the diaspora have congratulated Obong Nseuso Udonkwo on his meritorious selection as their new Family Head.
They prayed God to give him the requisite wisdom to discharge his duties effectively.

Members of the newly constituted Family Executive include; Obong Nseuso Willson-Family Head, Obong Eno Mbaba Ekpoyong-Chairman, Mr. Ezekiel Ibanaga Udo-General Secretary, Elder Victor Etim (Rtd Army) Treasurer, Akparawa Nkere Ibanga Udo-Welfare, Akparawa Friday Udo Udo-Pro, Obong Eyo Udonkwo-Adviser I, and Prince Ukeme Udokwo- Adviser II. Members of the Project Committee are; Mr. Iniobong Udom Udo- Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Ibanga Udo –Secretary, Mr. Effiong Udo Nkwo Rtd. Army- Adviser, Mr. Michael Udo Nkwo-Adviser II. The family Youth Leader is Akparawa Emmanuel Eyo Udo While the Women Leader is Madam Unwana Wilson Udonkwo.