The President-General of the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), Chief Amechi Asuguni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, unity, and constitutional reform as he marked one year in office, saying that “political office holders must remain accountable to the people.”
Addressing members of Ndokwa Media professionals Forum (NMPF) at a commemorative gathering held on Monday in Kwale, the first working day after the anniversary, Asuguni said the event was convened to promote transparency and demonstrate that the leadership remains conscious of its mandate.
“Exactly on Friday the 13th, February 2025, we were inaugurated into office, and on Friday 13th February this year, we marked one year in office. Today is to notify our people that we are working for them and we need their support to achieve the desired results,” he said.
He recalled that shortly after inauguration, the Union convened a stakeholders’ meeting during which a 13-point agenda was adopted as the operational blueprint for the administration.
According to him, while the document initially served as a campaign manifesto, it became a people-driven development agenda after review and endorsement by Ndokwa stakeholders.
“It was deliberate. A manifesto is for campaigns, but once adopted by the people, it becomes their agenda. The 13 points were reviewed, prioritized and endorsed by Ndokwa people,” Asuguni explained.
The President-General noted that as a socio-cultural organisation, the NNU does not operate a dedicated project fund but focuses on advocacy, engagement, and strategic collaboration with relevant authorities to address the challenges facing Ndokwa Nation.
“Our objective is engagement. We may not have specific funds to execute projects directly, but we can identify the needs of our people and approach the appropriate authorities for intervention,” he said.
To broaden participation and institutionalise its operations, the administration inaugurated 14 committees, including standing committees, with clearly defined terms of reference in line with the Union’s constitution. Asuguni said the move was designed to ensure inclusiveness and minimize internal dissent.
“You must involve more people in doing the job of Ndokwa people. That is the only way to reduce criticism and build collective responsibility. The stronger the institution, the better the outcome,” he stated.
A major highlight of the first year, he said, was the comprehensive review of the NNU constitution, a priority even before the election due to concerns that trailed previous electoral processes.
Asuguni described the reform as a landmark achievement aimed at strengthening institutional integrity and ensuring that even the office of the President-General remains subject to constitutional provisions.
“Many of the provisions we introduced are designed to guide future administrations. We did that intentionally so that future elections will not be burdened by unanswered questions,” he noted.
He also emphasized the need for unity within Ndokwa Nation and called on Ndokwa political office holders to remain accountable to the people.
“NNU is not the property of any political party. We are not against government; we are here to collaborate for the progress of Ndokwa Nation. But our political office holders must remember that they are accountable to the people. Unity is key to our development,” Asuguni stressed.
