By Chuks Njoku
A golden fish they will always say has no hiding place and leadership becomes more meaningful and sublime when right leaders are elected. The Imo State Towns Development Association Lagos (ISTDAL) which recently elected Honourable (Lolo) Carole Chika Mmonu as President of the Women’s wing of the association to take charge of the 7th Assembly billed to take off in January 2022 has been applauded by the members as a positive step in the right direction.
Honorable (Lolo) Carole Chika Mmonu won the 1st position of President women’s wing in a landslide victory in the keenly contested election seen by all and Sundries as free and fair.
The election which was umpired by A 3 Man Electoral Committee was chaired by Hon. Kingsley Iwuanyanwu and observed by the Special Assistant to the Liaison Officer Sir Tony Ezeji and many other men representatives of the association was adjudged the best and most free and fair in the history of ISTDAL election took place on the 26th of September 2021 at the Imo State Liaison Office, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Other executive officers elected includes Hon. (Lady) Celine Ogu, the 1st Vice President position, Hon. Eziada Ego Ijiaku was returned unopposed to become the 2nd Vice president.
The post of the General Secretary went to Hon. (Mrs.) Nkechi Thompson, while the Public Relations Position went to Hon. (Mrs.) Anne Ejuka; the Financial Secretary position was won by Hon. (Lolo) Vivian Igwe, While the position of the Treasurer was returned unopposed by Hon. (Mrs.) Clementina Chukwu and the post of Provost and Welfare Officer were won by Hon. (Lolo) Anthonia Mmadike and Hon. (Mrs) Flora Mbata respectively.
Other executive positions were Assistant General Secretary, which was won by Honourable Oluchi Muoneke, Assistant Financial Secretary, Honourable Ruth Nkwocha Assistant Welfare Officer, Honourable Maria Nwosu and Honourable Cynthia Aguzie won the post of Assistant Public Relations Officer.
Speaking after the election, the President General, Honourable (Chief) Chris Ekeocha appealed for calm and enjoined to women to corporate with the new elected officers in their quest to fulfill their campaign promises and move ISTDAL to a higher and enviable height.
ISTDAL is a Socio cultural, non partisan association and the umbrella body of all registered Imo state town unions in Lagos aimed at promoting and fostering unity, peace and progress between the member towns.
