By Chuks Eke
The newly elected President of Onitsha Sports Club, Chief Titus Adirika (Ubirikankwu) has pledged to restore the club’s glory and uphold the core values of respect, honor, and sportsmanship.
In his post-election and handover speech, Adirika, who took over the mantle of leadership from Chief Daniel Okafor (Dakota), following the expiration of his tenure, said members have made a bold decision for better management and urged all and sundry to support the new administration to achieve its mandate of returning Onitsha Sports Club to its pride of place.
“Our club deserves better management, and members have perfected it today. I am proud of the team that will work with me. I have professionals and reliable gentlemen, and we believe that the club will be lifted again to regain its former glory,” he stated.
The President emphasized that rebuilding the club will be a collective task anchored on discipline and integrity, adding that the new executive will prioritize the repair and upgrade of facilities affected during the crisis, revamp sporting activities, and restore unity among members.
“Respect, Honor and Sportsmanship in Onitsha Sports Club. I am President for 2026 but I can be reelected after a year. Everybody should brace up for reconstruction and rehabilitation of things that were damaged during the crisis,” he added.
Also speaking, a Trustee of the Club and CEO Best Aluminum Group, Chief Sir. Pius Nweke (Ikemba Njikoka) noted that he was impressed with the peaceful conduct and outcome of the electioneering exercise.
Encouraging the new executive to carry everyone along as they resume office immediately, Chief Nweke confirmed that the election was transparent, free and fair, adding that all parties involved should accept the outcome of the election and support the new management.
Other newly elected exco members included Chief Okwudili Muoedu – Vice President, Chief Tochukwu Chidobelu – General Secretary, Chief Martin Iloegbunam – Treasurer, Chief Solomon Maduike – Financial Sec, Ms Chidimma Muokwue – Social Secretary, Chief Nche Nwabudu – House and Ground and Chief Chuka Egbosiuba – Grill Secretary.
Contributing, the Social Secretary, Chidimma Muokwue (Nwanyi Bank) said that she and other executive members will assist the President to resolve all outstanding issues in the club and make it a place to enjoy.
However, one of the contestants who pleaded anonymity, argued that the exercise was not credible because some contestants who were not qualified to contest by constitutional provisions were allowed to do so, thereby breaching the constitutional provisions.
