The Mburubu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State finds itself at a crossroads as internal dissent threatens to undermine the recently elected ìgwè, Chief Patrick Jerry Onuokaibe. Under the umbrella of Nzukọ ndị Ọzọ Mburubu, the community members have issued a resounding reaffirmation of their support for Chief Onuokaibe, accusing dissenters of pursuing personal gains over the community's welfare.

In a press release jointly signed by National Chairman Chief Chinedu Ezechukwu (Ọzọ ebubedike na Mburubu) and National Secretary Comrade Chukwudi Sylvanus (Ọzọ omemgboji na Mburubu), the group declared that any entity opposing Chief Onuokaibe's nomination does so for self-interest, not the community's well-being. The statement singled out Prince Oz Ezeh as the main detractor, alleging that he aims to turn the community into his personal fiefdom.

The Mburubu Nzukọ ndị ọzọ categorically rejected a recent communiqué by the self-proclaimed Mburubu Council of Chiefs disowning Chief Patrick Onuokaibe as the ìgwè-elect. According to them, "Chief Onuokaibe's nomination resulted from a unanimous decision by community leaders and enjoys broad endorsement."

"Despite the overwhelming support from Mburubu leaders, Prince Oz Ezeh remains an outlier, driven by personal motives that do not align with the community's best interests."

The Nzukọ ndị ọzọ condemned Ezeh's alleged attempt to monopolize leadership for personal gain, asserting that Mburubu cannot be a pawn in his personal disputes.

The group reiterated the community's firm decision in choosing Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as their ìgwè and denounced any attempts to undermine this choice. Thus, dismissing the claims of the Mburubu Council of Chiefs as lacking merit, the Nzukọ ndị ọzọ asserted their integral role in the community's decision-making process.

The press release called on Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe to disregard the assertions made by the Mburubu Council of Chiefs, affirming the legitimacy of the Mburubu General Assembly in presenting an Ìgwè-Elect. It concluded with a strong plea for the restoration of unity within the community.

"Accusations of deceit in media publications by the Mburubu Council of Chiefs were labeled as baseless, diverting attention from genuine community concerns. The Mburubu Nzukọ ndị ọzọ remains steadfast in its support for Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe and urges the community to come together in unity," they concluded.