Hon. Chief Obi Aguocha urges calm and dialogue as he addresses recent developments over a family dispute, calling for peace and mutual understanding.
PRESS RELEASE
PERSONAL STATEMENT ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND CALL FOR AMICABLE RESOLUTION
RE: PRESS RELEASE BY CHIEF [ENGR] AKO OBIOMA [AKUBARAOHA – UMUOKPARA]
7th/February/2026
Above subject matter refers.
- My name is Chief Obi Aguocha, a native of Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State.
- I am writing in my private capacity as a friend and brother, one with close personal relationships with the author and his immediate extended family, especially as it concerns the lingering issues raised in the publication.
- I am pained concerning the matter presently generating public commentary and wrongly held perception, which is, in essence, a family issue between two highly respected Obioma brothers.
- As a long-standing family friend, I have consistently and deliberately chosen to play the stabilising role encouraging restraint, dialogue, and a peaceable resolution, fully aware that conflicts within families are best resolved in-house with wisdom rather than public spectacle.
- Additionally, I have always extended my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all my teaming supporters, well-wishers, and stakeholders who stood resolutely throughout the election and nine [9] pre/post election court processes.
- Whether their contribution was ₦1,500 [late Ononogbu Agomuo Agwu – aka, Ohuhu First Son] or, in the case of the author, ₦250,000 [Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Naira, only]. I wholeheartedly remain equally thankful. The election we collectively undertook and decisively won was both arduous and financially demanding. All those involved understand the depth of commitment required to constest and successfully defend the outcome of a Federal House of Representatives seat.
- In all things, however, glory belongs to God alone, who crowned our efforts with success.
- While the author acknowledges the existence of even a partial channel of communication with me, it must be responsibly and deliberately utilised. Peace is neither accidental nor automatic; it requires conscious effort, mutual respect, and the collective willingness of all parties to prioritise stability over pride.
- I remain confident that wisdom will prevail.
- God bless the great and discerning people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency.
Signed:
Chief Obi Aguocha,
[Ogwumabiri Umuahia / Udo-Ji-Agu Ohuhu]
Hon. Chief Obi Aguocha has issued a personal statement urging restraint and peaceful dialogue following recent public commentary surrounding an internal family matter involving the Obioma brothers.
In a press release dated February 7, 2026, Aguocha clarified that he was speaking in his private capacity, stressing that the issue at hand is fundamentally a family disagreement that has been misinterpreted in the public space. He expressed concern over the growing narratives and emphasized that the individuals involved are respected members of the community whose differences should be resolved amicably.
A native of Okaiuga Nkwoegwu in Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Aguocha explained that his long-standing relationship with the Obioma family places him in a position of brotherhood rather than confrontation.
According to him, family disputes are best settled through wisdom, dialogue, and internal reconciliation, not public exchanges.
He noted that, over time, he has deliberately taken on a stabilizing role, encouraging calm engagement and mutual respect among all parties involved. Aguocha maintained that peace is a conscious choice that requires effort, humility, and the willingness to put collective stability above personal pride.
Reflecting on his political journey, Aguocha also expressed deep appreciation to supporters, stakeholders, and well-wishers who stood by him throughout the election period and the nine pre- and post-election court cases that followed. He acknowledged that contributions regardless of size played a critical role in the success of the campaign and the eventual defense of the Federal House of Representatives mandate.
He highlighted that contesting and sustaining a federal legislative seat is both demanding and resource-intensive, and he remains grateful to everyone who contributed financially and morally to the process. Aguocha added that, above all, the victory was made possible by divine grace.
Addressing communication concerns raised in the earlier publication, Aguocha confirmed that channels of communication exist and should be responsibly utilized. He reiterated his belief that wisdom will ultimately prevail and lead to a peaceful resolution.
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He concluded the statement with prayers and goodwill to the people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency.
The statement was signed by Chief Obi Aguocha, also known by his traditional titles, Ogwumabiri Umuahia and Udo-Ji-Agu Ohuhu