Nkerehi, Umuchukwu dispute for ADR

The change of the town’s name from Nkerehi to Umuchukwu was not supported by all of its residents, resulting in litigation. The court case stalled the inauguration of a state high court built by an indigene of the town, hence, the setting up of the ADR Committee by the Chief Judge. In a statement, Anambra Judiciary Chief Registrar Mr. Lawrence Uzuodu, said: “This is a follow up to an earlier committee put in place on July 25, during a meeting between the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi with the chairmen and secretaries of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Anambra State, aimed at finding a lasting solution to the impasse. “The committee, which has a three-point term of reference, shall invite all legal practitioners in all the suits which they discover pertains to the debacle. “The committee, which is to submit its report to the Chief Registrar, within 30 days from the date of its inaugural sitting, would conduct its proceedings within the premises of Aguata Judicial division. The sitting place shall be open and accessible to the public.” The 14-member committee has a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Clifford Okoye, as chairman, and Mr. Uche Aguoluas as Secretary. Other members are: Chief Ikenna Egbuna (SAN); Chief Chris Ogom-Adimora; Chief S.U.S Mbanaso; Prof. Ogugua Ikpeze; Chief E.E Egbunonu; Ben Okoko; Chuka Obele Chuka; Chief S.U Anyia; Chineze Obiano; Mrs Helen Obi; Adaobinna Edozie and Deputy Chief Registrar (Special Duties) Chinelo Peters. ]]>