Idume development union

06/01/2026

The grand finale of the football tournament of Idume women wing took place yesterday.

The epoch making event attracted lots of personalities in Idume. Who donated generously to the development of female football tournament in Idume.

Among them are Mr Sunny Eze, Rev Ugochukwu Nwanedo , Mr Longinus Eze, Mr John Egwuekwe and the caretaker Committee chairman Mr Hillary Anodere among others.

Not forgetting the treasurer of IDU who doubles as the Commentator, Mr Modestus Ibekwe and the secretary general Arc. Emenike Edward. The organizer and technical adviser of the women football tournament who also doubles as the president general of the women wing, Mrs Ijeoma Nwaokorobia.

Hopefully the tournament will witness great improvement in subsequent editions. The game made the community lively this Yuletide.

29/12/2025

Second phase of work has taken off at Nkwo Ikpa Orie Idume road.

More thanks to Idume people in Diaspora under the leadership of Apostle Alphonsus Achinulo. In conjunction with Idume development union .

27/12/2025

Yesterday being 26th of December 2025. We had a successful Idume day Annual general Assembly.

We highly commended Idume people in diaspora under the leadership of Apostle Alphonsus Achinulo. For remembering Idume roads. Their representative at the meeting, Pastor Charles Iheanatu assured us that it is a sign of good things to come in our community. He pointed out that Idume in diaspora is grading only the exit roads in Idume for now.

Other issues of Paramount importance was also deliberated at the meeting. Such as:

Education/enrollment into our community primary school.

Security

Constitutional review

Payment of electricity bills

Other source of revenue generation

Renovation of I.D.U Secretariat

22/12/2025

NOTICE OF IDUME DAY GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

This is to notify all taxable male adults in Idume that there shall be Idume Day annual general assembly.

Date: Friday, 26th December 2025
Time: 9am dot.
Venue: IDU Secretariat, Orie Idume.

Attendance is necessary and on time too. Kindly inform others.

e-signed:

Emenike Edward M
Secretary general.

17/12/2025

Today, Ekegbu road in Idume at the boundary with Oburo Umu Umuaro Ogwa received a facelift.

16/12/2025

Today, the caretaker Committee chairman Mr Hillary Anodere duly represented by the secretary. Arc. Emenike Edward flagged off the grading of Idume Major roads.

This project was sponsored by Idume people in Diaspora under the leadership of Apostle Alphonsus Achinulo. Some of the roads include:

1. Nkwo Ikpa - Orie Idume - Ama Waya Okehie road.
2. Amanjiribe - Orie Idume- Ekegbu road.
3. Oburo Amurie - Orie Idume road.
4. Ekegbu - Amaogwe Umudike - Nkwo Ikpa road.
3. Umueke - Amaukwu road.

16/12/2025

Today, the caretaker Committee chairman Hillary Anodere, was duly represented by the secretary Emenike Edward.

Flagged off rehabilitation of major roads in Idume, sponsored by Idume people in Diaspora led by Apostle Alphonsus Achinulo. Some of this roads include:
1.Nkwo ikpa - Orie Idume - Ama Waya Okehie road.
2.Amanjiribe - Orie Idume - Ama Nwanedo - Ekegbu road.
3.Ekegbu - Amaogwe - Nkwo Ikpa road.
4.Oboro Amurie - Idume - Orie Idume road.
5.Ama Iwuoha Idume-Amaukwu road.

16/12/2025

Idume women wing football tournament , the first of it's kind in the community was highly successful.

11/12/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! Peter Onyekosi

29/11/2025

CHIEF(SIR) D.D IWUOHA ADDS ANOTHER FEATHER TO HIS CAP.

Just as Emmanuel college (Ecol) Owerri Old boys Association 2000 set honours him.

Today Emmanuel college (ECOL) Owerri honours Chief(Sir) D.D Iwuoha.In recognition of his commitment , outstanding service, dedication and profound contribution. Towards the development of the college in general and year 2000 set in particular.

Chief Iwuoha was the Principal of Emmanuel college (ECOL)Owerri , from September 1989 - March 3rd 2002. During which he was nicknamed Mr Consistency by his students.

Chief D.D Iwuoha later become the chairman Nigeria union of teachers(NUT) Imo state chapter.
Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Imo state chapter.

One time Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to His Excellence Chief(Dr) Achike Udenwa(Onwa) on Labour matters.

Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to His Excellence Chief (Dr) Ikedi Ohakim on Labour matters.

One time Commissioner 1 Imo state Civil service Commission under His Excellence Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha.

Noble knight of Saint John international (KSJI). He held five(5) Chieftaincy titles among which is Ogbuhuro Uzo 1 of Idume Autonomous community Ogwa.

Former Traditional prime Minister Idume Autonomous community Ogwa.

Chief (Sir) D.D Iwuoha is a recipient of over twenty five(25) Awards.

Emenike Edward writes from New Owerri, Imo state.

18/11/2025

15/11/2025

SUMMARY OF WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT ON THURSDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2025.

1. Federal high court Owerri accepted that it has right(jurisdiction) to hear the case of Idume leadership tussle.
2. All efforts made by the lawyer of the constitutionally removed former PG to stop the federal high court to hear the matter failed weofully .
3. Lawyer to incorporated trustees of Idume development union pointed out that the case is ripe for hearing.
4. The ex PG's lawyer admitted not knowing why he was in court.
5. Justice Joy Nwigwe asked him what is contained in the motion served him.
6. She totally agreed with the lawyer of incorporated trustees of Idume development union that the case is ripe for hearing.
7. Lawyer to incorporated trustees of Idume development union told him that he is in court for two(2) reasons.
- the attempt by the former PG through him to stop the court from hearing the matter (Jurisdiction).

- attempt by the former PG through him to perpetuate himself as the PG of Idume(originating summon).
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-8. The judge observed that the lawyer of the constitutionally removed PG is yet to file his defense since 19th of June 2025.
9.Lawyer to the ousted PG pleaded to be given latest that day to file his defense.
10. Honourable justice Joy Nwigwe informed him that the procedure he adopted is unknown to the honourable court.
11. At this point the lawyer to the former PG started starmaring and repeating what he has already said before.
12. The judge told him that she wondered what he is arguing for. Pointing out that it is quite ridiculous.
13. Lawyer to incorporated trustees of Idume development union told the court that lawyer to the former PG sole reliance on stoping jurisdiction. Hoping that it will fly made him not to file his defense on the originating summon.
He prayed Court that since the defendant failed to put up any defense up till now. That the court should grant his client all the six(6) reliefs sought for and any other relief as the court pleases.
14. He asked the court to save the community from the injustice by the constitutionally removed PG. He wants to perpetuate himself in office as his action(s) is capable of causing anarchy in the community.
15. Justice Joy Nwigwe adjourned the matter to February 6th 2026 for ruling.