Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Executive Director, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, is to take the center stage at the October edition of the monthly Ikengaonline town hall meeting, coming up on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Nwanguma, who was the former National Coordinator of the Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN), will speak on the theme: “Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention, IPOB and Insecurity in the South-East.”
This was contained in a statement by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East-focused accountability online media platform, Uche Ugboajah.
The monthly meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (WAT), will be co-anchored by U.S.-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Dr. Osmund Agbo, and veteran journalist and author, Dr. Chido Onumah.
Participants, according to the statement, are to join the virtual Zoom meeting via: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88614263191?pwd=3NYE03R2GQjZ6S8sFduk4BrWECKwPW.1
The Meeting ID is 886 1426 319, while the Passcode is 968953.
According to the statement, the virtual meeting will be streamed live via Ikengaonline Facebook, YouTube, and other social media platforms.
Nwanguma is a leading advocate for law enforcement accountability, transparent policing, and the rule of law in Nigeria.
He has been at the forefront of campaigns for police reform and justice sector transformation for over three decades.
A 1992 graduate of Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nwanguma began his activism as a student leader and formally joined the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) in 1995, focusing on criminal justice and police reform.
He played a key role in the nationwide advocacy that led to the review of the colonial Police Act and the eventual passage of the Nigeria Police Act 2020.
Accomplished Igbo sons and daughters who are trailblazers in their various fields feature at Ikengaonline town hall meetings to address issues affecting the Igbo nation and Nigeria in general.
Former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, who was the guest speaker of the August edition, spoke on “Party Platforms and the South-East Agenda in 2027.”
A distinguished Nigerian Army General, Major Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), featured in the July 2025 edition where he spoke on “Ndigbo and the Politics of 2027.”
Harvard-trained policy strategist, law and governance expert, and seasoned public affairs analyst, Dr. Sam Amadi, featured in the June 2025 edition.
The former Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), spoke on the theme: “South-East Governors, JAMB and Tertiary Education in Igboland.”
Similarly, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Godwin Nwobodo, featured in the March 2024 edition and spoke on the topic,“Is State Police the Panacea to Insecurity in the South-East?”
The National President of the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), Lolo Nneka Chimezie, who was the guest in the February 2024 edition, handled “Saving Igbo Language from Extinction: What Must Be Done.”
Ikengaonline monthly town hall meetings are meant to discuss topical issues affecting the South-East zone of Nigeria in particular, and the Nigerian state in general.
Nollywood megastar Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK), featured in the October 2024 edition.
The iconic actor spoke on the topic: “Rituals, Riches, and Realities: The Myths of Money-Making and the Dignity of Labour.”
Former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Professor Joy Ezeilo, was the guest during the September 2023 edition.
Late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, featured in the August 2023 edition and spoke on “A New Era for Ohanaeze: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Potentials.”
Several other distinguished Igbo personalities have also featured in previous editions.
Former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, featured in the July 2023 edition wherein he spoke on the topic: “South-East Insecurity Nexus: A Holistic View.”
Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Founder of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Professor Greg Ibe, featured in the June edition where he handled entrepreneurship challenges in the South-East.
The Chairman, World Igbo Congress (WIC), Professor Anthony Ejiofor, was on the hot seat in the May 2023 edition wherein he spoke on “Insecurity in the South-East: The Role of Nigeria’s Diaspora.”
Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, was the guest in the April edition wherein he handled “Improving Regional Economy in the Homeland.”
World-famous economist and Nigeria’s two-time Minister for Finance, Kalu Idika Kalu, featured in the March 2023 edition and did justice to the topic: “Nigeria’s Incoming Government: Prospects & Challenges.”
Former Education Minister and the current Chairman, Board of Women Political Leaders (WPL), Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, was the guest speaker of the February 2023 edition wherein she spoke on “Women in Politics, East of the Niger.”
Other eminent Igbo personalities have equally featured in the monthly event since its debut in 2022.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe was the guest speaker in the maiden edition in July 2022, while the second edition featured renowned political economist, Professor Pat Okedinachi Utomi, in August.
Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo; U.S.-based academic, Professor Okey Ndibe; West African Regional Director, Ford Foundation, Dr. Chichi Aniagolu-Okoye; as well as multi-award-winning actress and Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Monalisa Chinda Coker, have all featured at different editions of the 90-minute show.
Ikengaonline is a South-East-focused online media outfit that aims to give voice to citizens of the South-East, parts of Rivers and Delta states, and highlight the challenges facing the region.
It is a publication of Ikenga Media and Cultural Awareness Initiative (IMCAI), a non-profit entity.
