After The Election, The Course

MY OPINION

By: Eze Sampson

Congratulations to you all. When purpose is not defined abuse is inevitable, here are the names of the newly elected into the offices of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and councilors from all parts of Edda in Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

NAMES OF THE CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILLOR'S ELECT OF AFIKPO SOUTH LGA

1. Hon. (Barr) Eni Uduma Chima – Chairman

2. Hon. Phobe Ogbonnaya - Vice Chairman

COUNCILLORS AND WARDS

1. Hon. Udu John Mba - Amoso ward

2. Hon. Oko Enworo Amos - Ogbu ward

3. Hon. Chima Nnachi - Ebunwana ward

4. Hon. Kama Udu Justina - Amiri ward

5. Hon. Christopher Ude Nkama - Ndi-Oke-Ekoli ward

6. Hon. Udu Ukachi Etu - Ameke ward

7. Hon. Wilfred Onumere Ibeh - Owutu ward

8. Hon. Okechukwu Kalu - Oso ward

9. Hon. Egwu Sunday Egwu - Nguzu ward

10. Hon. Michael Mba Olughu - Amangwu ward.

The election to the Local Government council has come and gone and they people of Edda home and abroad are happy at least it did not bring any sort of quarrel that could also lead to fight or break down of law. So it is believed it was peaceful. As usual, it is also believed that there’ll be no election without the people and we ask the elected officers to please be at their duty post at all times.

In detail, you are elected for service. The initial target of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in creating the government at that lowest level is to bring the people closer to the state government. In most cases even the Local Government Area Chairman might not be as close and available at all times but not councilors, because the structure already made it that they (Councilors) reside with and among every other person within his or her constituency. 

Meanwhile, I’m a councilor representing my people but I live abroad is totally against the formation of the office. Like the police, you are their friends. The people are looking up to you in different ways which might not just be finance but all inclusive, especially those that stood by you through the difficult days of campaign, rally and those whose kindness extended to cash. Obligation has it that you show same concern to even those who voted against you, and those who did not vote but stayed out of the farms or businesses on the day(s) of the election. That is if you know any.

Edda is blessed and we must do all we can to lift her beyond it present state, this is a collective effort of those in government and those who are not. It’s unfortunate that people have seen government and politics as the only place or means we can be of service to our people. No and not at all. The greatness of a community lies in the hand of it people and those people must not all be in government. There are so many communities in Ala Igbo that have not enjoyed much presence of the government yet they are heard and respected too. It will be wise if we can separate religion, royalty (Kingship), Age grade from politics as these have always been there even before the entrance of the colonial masters, no wonder they(colonial masters) accorded respect and recognition to them during their time. Respect is reciprocal; it is on this note that we can achieve our dreams together.

So, all hands must be on deck to the making of EDDA OF OUR DREAM. Your field of endevour is the best government and your shop or office is the best place to represent and defend this dream. You may not be there tomorrow but let someone after you are gone remember that you were once there.

And to the elect don’t use this mandate to claim that landed property that you know does not belong to your family or kindred rather use it to settle that dispute that has lasted for ages and people prayed for God’s intervention, remember their prayers have been answered by God through your emergence as honourable. The reason is not farfetched, you will not be there forever but your name can last for long. It is your turn today tomorrow will definitely be theirs. Posterity does not erase foot prints and time is the revealer of all truth so make it bold and sharp. Once again I say Congratulations my brothers and sisters on the call of service.

Nde Edda this is my candid opinion, nuu kaa!