Obio/Akpor Chairman replaces Wike’s name with Sen. Dr. Obi Wali’s on council building (video)

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has officially renamed the administration block of the council, replacing the name of former governor Nyesom Wike with that of Senator Dr. Obi Wali.

The announcement was made via the chairman’s X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he stated:

“We have changed Wike’s name in the admin block of Obio/Akpor Council, and replaced it with the name of SENATOR DR. OBI WALI.”

This move signifies a shift in the recognition of individuals who have contributed to the region’s development, with Senator Dr. Obi Wali now being honored for his legacy.

Obi Wali (27 February 1932 – 26 April 1993) was a minority rights activist, politician, distinguished senator, literary scholar, and an orator from Nigeria.

Among his achievements, he fought for the cause of the Ikwerre ethnic minorities and argued that African literature should be written in African languages.