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Pius Nwankwo Vows to Restore Peace in Enugwu-Agidi Amid Intensifying Leadership Rivalries

 Pius Nwankwo Vows to Restore Peace in Enugwu-Agidi Amid Intensifying Leadership Rivalries By Daniel Okonkwo In many Igbo communities, the construction of a village home is not a display of luxury but a cultural obligation deeply tied to heritage, identity, and retirement security. It symbolizes success, provides a sense of belonging, and offers a retreat from the chaos of urban life. Yet, for Mr. Pius Nwankwo, Head of ICT at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abia State, this cultural tradition has become the source of a political and legal storm. Mr. Nwankwo, a Deputy Director at INEC with over 26 years of public service, is facing accusations of “living above his means” following the construction of his ancestral home in Enugwu-Agidi, Anambra State. After 24 years of dedicated service as a civil servant, he was finally able to build his retirement home. According to the petition allegedly filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by stakeh...