Umucheke Autonomous Community Visits Esile.

 

*Pledges Unalloyed Support.

By  Uchenwoke-Ekperechi John Mbonu

The Leadership of  Umucheke Autonomous Community, in Onuimo Local Government Area of  Imo State has pledges their unalloyed support to the leadership qualities of the  honourable member representing the people of Onuimo in the Imo State House of Assembly, Chief Uba James Esile,

In a visit to the honourable member on Tuesday in his office in Owerri by the delegation led by  HRH, Eze I. C. Ibeke, the reigning traditional ruler of  Umucheke kingdom, the leader stated that their visit was to pledge their unalloyed support to the young, focused, and enterprising legislator, who incidentally, is the first state lawmaker in the annals of Umucheke kingdom. 

 Also lending his voice, Comrade Hyginus Ohazuruike, the President-General of Umucheke Kingdom, describes Honourable Uba, as an intelligent young man, humble adding that he is the most accessible among his colleagues.

He encouraged  him to continue to toe the path of honour and justice.

In his remarks, Chief Dr. (Sir.)  A.N Obi, advised Hon. Uba to, as a matter of fact, remain in his original character being the good man he is.

He said "You are such a principled young man with rich values. Your disposition to community growth and human capital development is unprecedented in our time. This is the single reason you earned our love and votes.

On his part, Chief Joseph Okpara  advised  him to be on alert adding  that political jobbers, sycophants and detractors  would  surely come to sow the seed of discord. 

" We are aware that the storm is over. We are aware that both the big and small are now under you as the indisputable leader of the Onuimo State Constituency but permit me to say that all that glitters are not gold.

 "Some are coming to kill and detract. Some are coming to reap from where they did not sow, but in all, be the leader we have trusted with our votes on March 18, 2023, and bring the dividends of democracy to Umucheke and Onuimo at large"

Chief Patrick Chikezie, the assistant State Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) reminded him to remember his campaign promises which stand now as a litmus test to him. Because  according to him, "scoring this goal would earn you another spot-kick in a higher political stardom.

"You have known my position since you contacted me about your decision to contest for this seat. And I am happy that I obliged even against some exalted authorities. I want you to make a big statement by setting a record of performance for others to follow as the first House Member of Umucheke extraction in Onuimo. 

The former Deputy Chairman of Onuimon Local Government Area, in his reaction  said, " I have always acted in favour of posterity. Be the Uba James Esile, we know, the fresh air we have breathed and the leader we voted to lead us to greatness. 

"As far as this position is concerned, my doors are open to assist you in my capacity as long as you are doing the right thing because I shall be the first to reprimand you when you start deviating and against all voices of redirection".

 

Responding to these great leaders of the Umucheke Kingdom, Honourable Uba James Esile, who was overwhelmed with joy receiving his fathers uncles, and friends, thanked them profoundly for standing by him from the pre-election activities, elections day, and post-elections particularly the election litigants who out of sheer and crass desperation wanted to thwart the mandate that the people of Onu -Imo, freely, and passionately gave to him. 

Esile who is the President and Founder of the Fresh Air Movement, Imo State, told his listeners that, he is focused and determined to represent the people of Onu -Imo and Umucheke. 

He urged them to always give him their support stating that  he is an apostle of communicative leadership and at all times, would consult these great minds for direction and development. 

He also reiterated his commitment to the leadership of Umucheke adding  that he would do his best to identify with the noble forum of the Umucheke Kingdom.

"Importantly, let me remind you all that all of our efforts would be in vain if the four INEC Wards in Umucheke kingdom and the entire Onuimo fail to vote for Senator Hope Uzodimma, on the 11, of November, 2023. 

"We must give our God-sent Governor a 100 percent vote in Onuimo because he deserves to be re-elected and returned. So, I urge you to remain committed to the re-election bid  of the 3R government of Senator Hope Uzodimma and take the message of his good works beyond Onu-Imo.  He said.

Other dignitaries  in the entourage are, Chief Dr. L N Uzowuru, Ugwunna Martin Osigwe, Ugwunna Ben Alaekwe, Akajiofo Anthony Agbarakwe, Akajiofo Ignatius Onuoha,  and Chief Okpara Vincent (Ugo Gbuzuo), one of the community leaders,  an orator and moderator of the discussion. 

The high point of the event was a joint prayers. Les byHRH, Eze I. C. Ibeke who also encouraged the lawmaker to do his best for Ndi Onu-Imo, and above all, know his roots. 

They prayed   that God should protect the lawmaker and lead him on the path of honor and excellent representation in the 10th Legislative Assembly and beyond.