The Women Wing of Mbaukwu Progressive Union on Monday July 24th 2023 took to the street, protesting the creation of a Caretaker committee to oversee their leadership affairs.
The caretaker committee, kpakpando understand, was created by the state government to solve leadership issues of the group.
The Women numbering over hundred, were seen carrying playcards of different inscriptions, chatting solidarity songs, “We no go gree” “There is no Crisis in MPU Women Wing”.
The Women also paid a courtesy visit to Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom His Majesty Igwe PN Anugwu, to intimate him officially of the development and to call the attention of the general public.
Mrs Beatrice Nwafor who spoke on behalf of the women told His Majesty that there is no Crisis whatsoever at the women wing of MPU , as a result, wondering what informed the state government decision to impose a Caretaker government on their Leadership.
She further explained to Igwe Mbaukwu that the women group had a peaceful election on June 8th as the tenure of the incumbent would be due in August which is when their constitution provides for the handover.
Responding, the Traditional Ruler of the community, His Majesty Igwe PN Anugwu, commended Mbaukwu Progressive Union Women Wing for being courageous in voicing out their displeasure in the state government decision to create Caretaker committee for them.
The Community Monarch made it clear that he and his cabinet member s stand with the women on their June 8 election, further assuring them that he will work with other community stakeholders to resolve the matter
