By Chika Obi

The Clerk of Onitsha North Legislative Council, Hon. Nnamdi Onyeka, has pledged to discharge his duties impartially as 15 newly elected councillors begin their tenure.

Onyeka made the pledge in an interview with information officers of Onitsha North Local Government Area after administering the oath of office to the councillors at the council secretariat on Oct. 6.

He said the inauguration marked the beginning of the new council’s tenure following the expiration of the previous council’s tenure on Oct. 5, 2026. The previous councillors were inaugurated in 2024.

Onyeka expressed optimism that the new legislative council would work with the Mayor of Onitsha North, Hon. Emelie Ibekwe, to promote development in the local government area.

He described Ibekwe as a leader with the capacity and commitment to advance the area’s development.

The clerk also disclosed that Hon. Nkiruka Okagbue had been appointed Majority Leader, alongside four other principal officers, as part of the process of constituting the new legislative leadership.

Onyeka reiterated his commitment to professionalism and fairness, pledging to discharge his responsibilities without favouritism.