Mixed reactions have continued to trail the donation of transformer to some communities in Mbaitoli LGA, as many believed there is a political undertone surrounding the gesture.

Last week, the Imo State House of Assembly Majority Leader, and member representing Ikeduru State constituency, Hon. Uche Ogbuagu made some remarkable outreach.

Apart from concentrating on his immediate LGA, he exceeded in donating a 300KVA transformer to some communities in Mbaitoli LGA.

This act has attracted suspicion among the Ikeduru indigenes who have began to suspect other intent to the issue.

While they talk in hush tones by suspecting that the comedian turned lawmaker may have interest in MBAIKE Federal seat come 2023, a group has come out to give credence to the suspicion.

In an online publication monitored by this newspaper credited to a group under the aegis of “Ikeduru Leaders of Thought” as led by Hon. Chinagorom Njoku, questioned the motives behind the gift to Mbaitoli, whereas he represents Ikeduru.

In a bold headline, the group demanded to know if Hon. Uche Ogbuagu is representing Mbaitoli it Ikeduru, pointing out that there are remote areas in need of transformers, yet, Ogbuagu chose to favour Mbaitoli people.

“The leadership of the group frown at Hon. Uche Ogbuagu’s overzealous ambition towards 2023 Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency Seat, which is already negatively affecting his representation to Ikeduru, which Mbaitoli is enjoying without distraction. Hon. Ogbuagu should understand that he is representing Ikeduru LGA and is answerable to the people of Ikeduru over the four years mandate given to him”.

It further read, “Taking Constituency Projects meant for Ikeduru to Mbaitoli is a joke taken too far. Hon. Ogbuagu should consult leaders from Ikeduru to help him realize the difference between comedy and real life especially as it concerns politics and dividends of democracy.

“In as much as an individual is at liberty to situate projects at any location of his/her choice, the situation is far different from a representative of people who are facing challenges of dilapidated infrastructure. It is a political taboo for Hon. Uche Ogbuagu to site Constituency Projects meant for Ikeduru at Mbaitoli”.

“We call on Hon. Uche Ogbuagu to stop forthwith, the comedy of building market at Mbaitoli while Orie Umueze market and Onuoma bridge in Okwu he started six months ago are all abandoned”.

The group further posited, “Why such desperation when Mbaitoli has rejected him and his gift. How right thinking is Uche Ogbuagu to announce pledge of 300kva Transformer to Mbaitoli same day their house of Representatives Member, Rt. Hon. Okey Onyekanma donated 300kva Transformer to the same community. This is happening when some parts of communities like: Ikembara, Okwu, Eziama, Ngugo, Amakohia, Akabo etc in Ikeduru are in total darkness for years as a result of no Transformer and have at different times visited the Honorable Member, requesting his assistance or donation of Transformer”.

Meanwhile, Hon Uche Ogbuagu in the spirit of his 48th birthday last Friday added more development to his Ikeduru constituency.

He first commissioned a bridge linking Ikeduru and Mbaise LGAs, as was abandoned since the days of Sam Mbakwe.

Another giant stride was the foundation laying of High Court complex at Iho which was observed by the State’s Acting Chief Judge, Ijeoma Agugua and other Jurists. This, he promised to complete single-handedly within a period of 3 months.

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ONYEKANMA INTENSIFIES PHILANTHROPY TO PETTY TRADERS, LIGHTS UP CONSTITUENCY

The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly (9th House), Rt. Hon. Okey Onyekanma has intensified effort towards his spirit of philanthropy and massive electrification of communities in his Mbaitoli constituency.

Onyekanma before now had registered his love for humanity, especially the indigents.

Recently, the lawmaker, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP extraction embarked on street-to-street donation and empowerment of the petty traders.

Hon Onyekanma was spotted at the Orie Ogbaku market where he continued the distribution of Capitals to petty traders.

The lawmakers earlier disclosed that he would support petty traders, irrespective of any affiliation with financial aids to enable them stabilize in their respective businesses.

Trumpeta gathered that most of the beneficiaries have commodities less than two thousand naira, (#2,000) only.

On electricity, the legal practitioner donated a 300KVA transformer to Amaegbu village in Isi Ogwa Community, said to have been on total blackout for over 3 years.

The people of Amaulu, Ihitte Mbieri, all in Mbaitoli LGA, heaved a sigh of relief over their own transformers provided by Onyekanma.

Speaking while handing over the transformer to the President General of Ihitte Mbieri Town Union, Chief Chima Ahanotu, Onyekanma stated that the essence of donating the brand new 300KVA transformer is to improve power quality for domestic and industrial uses. The lawmaker said he had to use his personal funds to procure the transformer when he saw the urgency of the demand.

The PG, Chief Ahanotu while reacting commended Hon. Okey Onyekanma for his unbridled determination to impact lives and the society. He insisted that Amaulu people are grateful, and that the good will, can never be forgotten.

All the people who spoke during the outing commended Rt. Hon Okey Onyekanma for being sensitive to the needs of his constituents and for raising the bar of effective representation.

IDEATO NORTH CONSTITUENTS CELEBRATE LAWMAKER, AS EGWIM HANDS OVER 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW TO OLD WIDOW

August 15, 2020 would remain indelible in the length and breadth of Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, following a display of uncommon love and concern between a lawmaker and his constituents.

It was the birthday anniversary of Rt. Hon. Arthur Innocent Egwim, the Chief Whip of the Imo State House of Assembly.

Unlike other celebrations, the people rolled out drums to mark the born anniversary of the lawyer turned lawmaker.

Asides other ceremonials that heralded the day, a poor widow in her late 80s, Mrs. Elizabeth Onwuka was given a befitting shelter.

From St. John’s Catholic Church Isiokpo where there was a holy mass for the celebrant, they proceeded to Umu-Ezemazu Urualla where he handed over the keys to a well furnished 3-bedroom apartment to Mrs. Onwuka.

Thereafter, Hon Egwim held an empowerment of over 500 widows, and 45 special citizens of Ideato North.

In appreciation note, Hon. Egwim wrote, “Your messages, prayers, and well wishes were well received in good heart. Thank you all for been part of my celebration. Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me. To God be all the glory”.

ISU MEMBER, OBIEFULE CELEBRATES NONAGENARIAN MUM

One of the female legislators of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Obiefule has celebrated her mother for clocking 90 years.

The Isu representative on the early hours of Saturday expressed gratitude to God for blessing her mother with good health.

The nonagenarian, Ezinne Matilda Nwukor is described by her children as a strong woman, whose firm belief and steadfastness in God has led to the point she is.

However, they prayed for more good health and longevity.