Former Chairman of Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa and the Iconic musician often referred to as Elegant Stallion and Lady of Songs, Onyeka Owenu have resigned from the Professor Charles Soludo Truth, Justice and Peace Committee, ANAMBRA PEOPLE reports.
Oputa, who made the revelation on the social media did not state any reason for the withdrawal but simply said, “Sorry I don’t do well with bullshit”. However, Onyeka Owenu has not spoken on the issue.
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo set up the 17 man committee chaired by Prof. Chidi Anslem Odinkalu 23rd June, 2022.
The committee was setup to primarily “identify the remote and immediate causes of the agitations, restiveness, violence, and struggle in the South East since 1999. Document victims/ circumstances of death, brutality and incarceration.
“Identify stakeholders and groups who have played critical roles in the agitation and conflicts, their roles, capabilities and demands.
“Document victims/ circumstances of death, brutality and incarceration. Identify stakeholders and groups who have played critical roles in the agitation and conflicts, their roles, capabilities and demands.
“Address any other issue(s) that may be germane to unravelling the extent of the crises and charting the roadmap to the future.
“Make recommendations for sustainable peace and security in Anambra State/Southeast.
“The Memos shall be sealed and Addressed to the Secretary, Anambra State Truth, Justice and Peace Committee and shall be in twenty (20) copies and submitted -the same Office.”
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First time I am reading about this great initiative by Soludo. I think he may have erred in selecting the committee members because I know definitely that Charlie Boy is a bad chemistry to mix, unlike his late father Justice Oputa. Most of the bad chemistry in there will naturally opt out and that should be seen as positive development rather than negative. If the size of the committee must be maintained, then as soon as exits occur replacements must be made ASAP with clear prudence so as to retain the initial effervescent of the initiative.