An indigene of Umuezuo Naze, Owerri North Local Mr Akujiobi Nzeh who  parades himself as the Chairman of Umuakagu/ Umulolo family meeting has been told to clear allegations of bribery and betrayal of trust the community reposed in him by allegedly collecting the sum 6 Million naira as crops compensation from   a consulting firm they believe he is taking their land in a questionable manner and without due process.
Sources from the village alleged that Mr Akujiobi Nzeh who  parades himself as the Chairman of Umuakagu/ Umulolo family meeting with others who allegedly claimed to be executive Umuakagu/Umulolo family meeting allegedly collected the sum of six million naira  as compensation for Uhu Elu Umuakagu ancestral land that has never be acquired by any government.
According to reports on alleged Land grabbing in Uhu Elu Umuakagu ancestral land, concerned stakeholders have always questioned his romance  with the real enemies of the community as well as political appointees in Imo state government who are working to cause problem between the masses and the government in the area.
Recall that in September, 2025 when Eugene Onyekwere popularly known as Professor and Emma Dike, the special advicer who claimed to be working for the former commissioner of Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Hon Ernest Iheanyi Ibejiako and a developer Marybas came to Uhu Elu Umuakagu ancestral land with earth moving machines demolishing property and destroying farms but in a recent interview with newsman, Marybas Consulting Firm and Rt.Hon.Ernest Ibejiako stated that government has acquired the area.
In the words of Mr Ugochukwu Ogochukwu, “let it be known to all men that Akujiobi Nzeh is not the chairman of Umuakagu/ Umulolo family meeting with are not comfortable with lifestyle, he is not qualified to act in such capacity on behalf of the community. Section 5B(iv)of the constitution of Umuezuo family meeting states that any executive of the association must have a wife who must be a financial member of his kindred women association, Umuezuo women association and Aladinma Ndom Naze Association.
From reports about happenings in the community, the development has erupted a controversy in Umuezuo with allegations of betrayal and bribery involving  of 6 million naira as crop compensation.
Recall that the former Commissioner of Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Ernest Ibejiako, has been accused of being involved in the alleged land grabbing, with some alleging that he is using his position to cover up the activities of the developer, Marybas.
The villagers have expressed outrage over the alleged actions of Nzeh, stating that he has betrayed their trust and is working against the interests of the community.
Available reports from the village reveals that majority of the community are not comfortable with Mr Nzeh, simply because they believe he has been working with some government officials and the developer to allegedly grab the land, and that he has been reportedly using his position to work against the interest of the community.
Displeased with what happened, the community has demanded that Nzeh produce evidence of the acquisition papers as claim by his alleged cohorts who claimed that the land was  acquired and compensation paid during Make Era with evidential documents to the affected families.
From reports, the incident has sparked widespread outrage in the community, with many calling for the government to take action against Nzeh and the developer.
The situation has also raised concerns about the security of land and property in the state, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in land dealings.
Stakeholders and other community leaders have urged Imo State Government to investigate the allegations and take action against those involved in the alleged land grabbing.
Information reveals that the controversy has also led to questions about the legitimacy of Nzeh’s claim to be the Chairman of Umuakagu/Umulolo family meeting, with some alleging that he is not recognized by the community.
The community has vowed to fight against the alleged land grabbing, and has called on the government to protect their rights and interests.