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*NEW YORK — Chidi Eze Sworn In as First Ikwerre, Nigeria-Born Judge in the United States*

Medical Visions for Peace (MVP) proudly honors Honorable Chidi Eze on his Formal Swearing-In as a Judge.

In a historic ceremony, Chidi Eze was sworn in as a Civil Court Judge in New York, becoming the first Ikwerre, Nigeria-born individual to hold a judicial position in the United States.

Speaking shortly after the event with Peace Owhor Ogunleye, Global Executive Director of MVP, Judge Eze expressed deep gratitude to Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn for recommending him and to Governor Kathy Hochul for appointing him.

“I am humbled by the confidence reposed in me, and I assure the public that I shall discharge my duties with utmost fidelity and integrity,” he stated.

An indigene of Elele, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State, Judge Eze officially took the oath of office on January 1, 2026, while the ceremonial celebration was held on January 19, 2026, marking this landmark achievement.

He described the oath-taking as a sacred responsibility to uphold justice with fairness and impartiality.

“I am the first Ikwerre Nigeria-born judge in America. This is a challenge, an obligation, and a sacred trust to make Ikwerre people proud,” he affirmed.

Dignitaries, community leaders, and guests were in attendance to witness this historic moment.

Reacting to the occasion, Peace Owhor Ogunleye stated: “Today, we celebrate excellence, service, integrity, and the rising representation of our Ikwerre community in leadership and justice. MVP and the entire community stand proud with you.

Another alaigbo to the world. Congratulations

Congratulations Chidi!

You've made your family, Igbos all over the world, Nigerians, Nigerian Americans, New Yokers, and Americans proud.

It's a good thing that he is ikwerre/Benin man and NOT Igbo

Ikwerres are 101% Benins/Edo descendants and no single resemblance with igbos

Igirigimercenar:
It's a good thing that he is ikwerre/Benin man and NOT Igbo

Ikwerres are 101% Benins/Edo descendants and no single resemblance with igbos

You're fighting and crying and gnashing your teeth over someone else's heritage.

Agbadorians and evil intrusion into other people's businesses.

Ikwerre.

Chidi Eze, a great son of Igboland..Well done.

We know our own..

The Igbo race is moving forward.

I expect the gnashing of teeth of the haters of Ndigbo..


Ground your teeth to powder and soak it like garri. If he was caught with drugs or doing fraud, even those trying to change his ethnicity will insist he is nothing but Igbo

The Igbo race will continue to prosper. Ise..

Igirigimercenar:
It's a good thing that he is ikwerre/Benin man and NOT Igbo

Ikwerres are 101% Benins/Edo descendants and no single resemblance with igbos

ehhm assuming Chidi Eze was caught with drugs in India hope you jump in and claim Chidi to be Edo. What language is Chidi and Eze if I may ask you? Don't lie

An igbo judge in New York? I pity all cities where xenophobia is practiced

Igirigimercenar:
It's a good thing that he is ikwerre/Benin man and NOT Igbo

Ikwerres are 101% Benins/Edo descendants and no single resemblance with igbos

So the name "Chidi Eze" is a Bini name how come many of us don't know about it?

Let's us imagine for a minute that, this Chidi eze resides in Lagos and not America. Will the yorobahs see him as an Igbo man or a bini man whenever his name is mentioned?

The progressive world moves on.

While extremism in religion matter nai be some people problem.



You can't be in your lane in religion matter except you kill and force others to join in your selfish belief.


Religion of peace indeed 👍

Mbanda:
So the name "Chidi Eze" is a Bini name how come many of us don't know about it?

Let's us imagine for a minute that, this Chidi eze resides in Lagos and not America. Will the yorobahs see him as an Igbo man or a bini man whenever his name is mentioned?

No!
You Yoruba will see him as a bini man😅😁😅😁😅

They should be very careful before he claims ownership of that court

Congratulations to the man, meanwhile some Nigerians born and brought up there will turn to crime and other nonsense.

I rejoice with the new Judge.

Igirigimercenar:
It's a good thing that he is ikwerre/Benin man and NOT Igbo

Ikwerres are 101% Benins/Edo descendants and no single resemblance with igbos

He is an Ikwerre man, simple. It is a distinct ethnic group in Nigeria. Stop being mischievous with the Benin/Igbo labels.

yarimo:
They should be very careful before he claims ownership of that court

he is not Fulani nor yoruba

Congratulations sir

BondRiv:
He is an Ikwerre man, simple. It is a distinct ethnic group in Nigeria. Stop being mischievous with the Benin/Igbo labels.

Chidi Eze is 100% Igbo name. When you are ready to claim anything distinct from that, you can adopt the names of your Bini ancestors.

Shikena!

How come igbos excel overseas but struggle on Nigeria