Imo Communities lead the way: Osu, Ohu, Ume, and Diala caste systems abolished in Amurie Omanze and Oboro Amurie

In a significant move towards social reform, the communities of Amurie Omanze and Oboro Amurie in Imo State’s Isu Local Government Area are poised to abolish the entrenched caste systems, including Osu, Ohu, Ume, and Diala. This transformative decision, scheduled to take effect in January 2024, marks a critical departure from practices that have marginalized certain sections of the population, designating them as outcasts.

Mrs. Chinyere Oge-Kalu, the Executive Director of Pillars of Hope Africa Initiative (POHAI), conveyed the news, attributing the commendable step to years of dedicated advocacy by entities such as the National Human Rights Commission and various non-governmental organizations. She expressed confidence that this move would inspire other communities, eventually leading to the eradication of these reprehensible caste systems not only in Imo State but across the entire Igbo land.

Oge-Kalu extended appreciation to the traditional rulers and the people of Amurie Ancient Kingdom, encompassing Amurie Omanze and Oboro Amurie in Isu Local Government, for their pioneering role in dismantling the Osu, Ohu, Ume, and Diala Caste systems. The collective effort signifies a positive shift towards fostering inclusivity and dismantling discriminatory practices in the region.