By Sunday ebere
The United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora (UBWA) and Starladies united business women initiative (SUBWI) has been engulfed in controversy following allegations against Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, the organization’s legal adviser, and Mrs. Chinwe Ekunie, its former national secretary. Both have been accused of criminal activities, including property theft, document confiscation, and hacking.
Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, who allegedly falsely claims to be a barrister in Nigeria, is reported to have seized vital documents belonging to UBWA. Investigations reveal she collaborated with Mrs. Chinwe Ekunie to remove the founder, Ambassador Hon. Nkiru Duru, from official records of the organization. Amb. Nkiru Duru, the legitimate founder of UBWA, and Starladies united business women initiative (SUBWI) has been fighting to reclaim her rightful position and the association’s assets.
The duo allegedly tampered with UBWA’s official accounts, hacking into systems to change account ownership details and block access to Amb. Nkiru Duru. These actions are said to include altering the names on official records to their own, effectively sidelining the rightful founder.
Furthermore, both Mrs. Ezeobi and Mrs. Ekunie are accused of stealing land and other properties belonging to UBWA. Calls for accountability regarding the missing assets have reportedly been met with silence from the accused.
Amb. Nkiru Duru has called for legal action against the pair, describing their actions as fraudulent and damaging to the organization. She emphasized her commitment to restoring UBWA’s integrity and ensuring justice is served.
The allegations have sparked outrage among members of UBWA and the public, with many demanding an immediate investigation into the matter. Legal experts and stakeholders are urging Nigerian authorities to intervene promptly to prevent further harm to the organization.
Efforts to reach Mrs. Uju Ezeobi and Mrs. Chinwe Ekunie for their responses have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, UBWA members and supporters are rallying behind Amb. Nkiru Duru, reaffirming her position as the rightful owner and founder of the association.
This developing story underscores the need for transparency and accountability in organizational governance, particularly in non-governmental organizations that serve as a backbone for social and economic empowerment.
Here are the disclaimer
Mrs Nkiru Duru has never been the one signing those documents, it has been the criminal Mrs Uju and Chinwe who forged her signature and stole from her. Be warn all victims.
