Dear Umu Ameshi,
Earlier on in the year, the Oguta UK Association (OUA) had a discussion about the ohu issue. It was unanimously agreed that this practice is archaic and outdated and should have no place in a modern society like our dear Ameshi.
OUA has since then engaged the Eze-Igwe, Eze Anene, Ogene, and the secretary of Igbu society. Our request to them was simple, to abolish the ohu practice.
OUA understand that this is a sensitive issue to many people, for a variety of reasons. We also understand the need to handle the issues in a peaceful and none violent manner. There is no need to be militant in our approach, rather we should all peacefully present our position to the individuals who have the authority to affect the required change.
Whilst we recognize the zeal and determination of so many people to do something about this, we want to make sure that this is handled in the best way possible and by the right individuals or offices.This is why we have requested the Eze-Igwe in council, who are the custodians of our culture, to look into it and advise on the way forward in order to abolish this practice.
One thing that came out of the communication with the Eze-Igwe is the need to test the appetite of the people in getting rid of this unfair practice.
Based on this could you please sign the petition to abolish ohu practice in Oguta.
Updates
October 18, 2014
THE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE EZE IGWE ARE MOVING FORWARD AND YOUR SUPPORT IS THE BACKBONE OF THIS MOMENTUM!! WE ARE PUSHING HARD TO END THIS ARCHAIC PRACTICE ONCE AND FOR ALL!!
October 18, 2014
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND SHOWS THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS READY FOR CHANGE!! WE ARE PROVING TO THE CUSTODIANS OF OUR CULTURE THAT THIS ARCHAIC PRACTICE MUST END NOW!!
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Umu Ameshi, This is a welcome development. Oguta should join progressive communities in Igboland that have abolished segregation. Conservatism does not have a place in modern global village. . Let us be united and support this movement and sign the petition.
This is a highly welcomed gesture. A million thanks to all who champion and support this glorious course. It is indeed time to stand up and stand strong against this inhumanity to our own brothers & sisters; born into the same society at thesame era, grew up together & shared every other thing in common.... We could be a happier and better Oguta if we do away with that rubbish! My support is unflinching and i enjoin every Oguta man & woman to whole heartedly sign up for the annihilation of this barbaric practice!!
I strongly believe in the equality of all humans created by God. I have also kept my relationship with my so called "Ohu" friends both at Age Grade level and in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. I therefore sign on to be a party to peaceful abolition of this inhuman practice in Oguta Ameshi.
If you believe in God speak out about this injustice or be guilty of the sin of silence. What do we think of our sons and daughters from Oguta who married black Americans, brought to the U.S. as slaves and bore children for us? Are their children slaves or free borne? This is a humanity issue. Martin Luther King fought for the rights of blacks in the U.S. This is our fight, the fight for human rights. The world is watching to see how we handle this issue.
Very sad that such a dehumanizing system has been allowed to thrive for so long in spite of our enviable educational, social backgrounds as well as our Christian faith. High time we started addressing issues as civilized people that we are. Let's do away with practices that drag us back and embrace ideas and actions that will bring about positive changes in our community.
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Dear Umu Ameshi,
Earlier on in the year, the Oguta UK Association (OUA) had a discussion about the ohu issue. It was unanimously agreed that this practice is archaic and outdated and should have no place in a modern society like our dear Ameshi.
OUA has since then engaged the Eze-Igwe, Eze Anene, Ogene, and the secretary of Igbu society. Our request to them was simple, to abolish the ohu practice.
OUA understand that this is a sensitive issue to many people, for a variety of reasons. We also understand the need to handle the issues in a peaceful and none violent manner. There is no need to be militant in our approach, rather we should all peacefully present our position to the individuals who have the authority to affect the required change.
Whilst we recognize the zeal and determination of so many people to do something about this, we want to make sure that this is handled in the best way possible and by the right individuals or offices.This is why we have requested the Eze-Igwe in council, who are the custodians of our culture, to look into it and advise on the way forward in order to abolish this practice.
One thing that came out of the communication with the Eze-Igwe is the need to test the appetite of the people in getting rid of this unfair practice.
Based on this could you please sign the petition to abolish ohu practice in Oguta.
Updates
October 18, 2014
THE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE EZE IGWE ARE MOVING FORWARD AND YOUR SUPPORT IS THE BACKBONE OF THIS MOMENTUM!! WE ARE PUSHING HARD TO END THIS ARCHAIC PRACTICE ONCE AND FOR ALL!!
October 18, 2014
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND SHOWS THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS READY FOR CHANGE!! WE ARE PROVING TO THE CUSTODIANS OF OUR CULTURE THAT THIS ARCHAIC PRACTICE MUST END NOW!!
45 Comments
I am totally I support of this movement. We aught to abolish this barbaric practice at this time and age. Whether we see it or not this is affecting us all--you can't hold a man down without staying down yourself.
Umu Ameshi, This is a welcome development. Oguta should join progressive communities in Igboland that have abolished segregation. Conservatism does not have a place in modern global village. . Let us be united and support this movement and sign the petition.
This is a highly welcomed gesture. A million thanks to all who champion and support this glorious course. It is indeed time to stand up and stand strong against this inhumanity to our own brothers & sisters; born into the same society at thesame era, grew up together & shared every other thing in common.... We could be a happier and better Oguta if we do away with that rubbish! My support is unflinching and i enjoin every Oguta man & woman to whole heartedly sign up for the annihilation of this barbaric practice!!
I strongly believe in the equality of all humans created by God. I have also kept my relationship with my so called "Ohu" friends both at Age Grade level and in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. I therefore sign on to be a party to peaceful abolition of this inhuman practice in Oguta Ameshi.
If you believe in God speak out about this injustice or be guilty of the sin of silence. What do we think of our sons and daughters from Oguta who married black Americans, brought to the U.S. as slaves and bore children for us? Are their children slaves or free borne? This is a humanity issue. Martin Luther King fought for the rights of blacks in the U.S. This is our fight, the fight for human rights. The world is watching to see how we handle this issue.
Very sad that such a dehumanizing system has been allowed to thrive for so long in spite of our enviable educational, social backgrounds as well as our Christian faith. High time we started addressing issues as civilized people that we are. Let's do away with practices that drag us back and embrace ideas and actions that will bring about positive changes in our community.
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I am totally I support of this movement. We aught to abolish this barbaric practice at this time and age. Whether we see it or not this is affecting us all--you can't hold a man down without staying down yourself.