The First Vice President of the Omoku Youth Federation (OYF), Comrade Ordua, has assumed leadership of the federation following the tragic death of its President General, Comrade Ifeanyi Ishmael Azuazu.
Ordua took over the presidency in line with the federation’s constitution, declaring that there would be “no vacuum in governance” within the OYF despite the painful loss.
In an emergency address to youths from Omoku’s 27 communities on Monday, February 9, 2026, the new acting president described the murder of Azuazu as a devastating blow to Omoku, noting that the late youth leader was not only abducted but later killed, while his aide, Comrade Chigozie Olowu, was shot dead during the incident. Others, he said, sustained gunshot injuries.
He extended condolences to the bereaved families, communities, and youths across Ogbaland, urging everyone to draw strength and wisdom in the face of grief.
“This is a moment that demands wisdom, not anger; calm, not confusion; unity, not division,” Ordua said.
While acknowledging the anger and pain felt by youths, he warned strongly against violence, reprisals, and actions based on rumours, stressing that Omoku had suffered similar paths in the past and must not repeat them.
According to him, the Omoku Youth Federation would not act on speculation or allow youths to be used as instruments of violence, adding that any youth who takes the law into their hands would be endangering innocent lives and worsening the situation.
Ordua assured the public that leadership institutions in Omoku—including the youth federation, traditional rulers, community leaders, and relevant political and government authorities—were working together to unravel the truth behind the killings.
“No life lost in Omoku will be treated lightly. Justice will prevail, but it must come through law, coordination, and due process, not chaos,” he stated.
Speaking with the authority of the OYF Central Executive Council, he disclosed that the federation was actively engaging security agencies at all levels and demanding a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation into the incident.
He rejected calls for violent protests or reprisal attacks, urging youths to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while warning against being misled by individuals who incite violence and later disappear.
Ordua also called on parents, elders, religious leaders, community heads, political stakeholders, and all tiers of government to stand together, stressing that the tragedy was not just a youth matter but an Omoku issue affecting the entire local government area.
“History is watching us, our children are watching us, and the world is watching Omoku,” he said, adding that the community must choose peace, unity, and wisdom over destruction.
He concluded by praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for lasting peace to return to Omoku.
