The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, have counseled Mr Silas Orawo to face his cement business and stay away from politics as he is not a politician. Ogah, dismissed what he described as “cheap propaganda” from Mr Silas Orawo and other political opponents, insisting that no lawmaker in Ebonyi State has matched his record in leadership, development, and human empowerment.
Speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, Ogah said his foray into politics was “divinely ordained,” stressing that his track record in education, employment, and community projects speaks for itself.
“Since I began as a National Assembly member, I have put my energy into serving the people. Show me any other National Assembly member who has achieved what I have done. There is no ward where I have not executed a project whether water, electricity, boreholes, or roads,” Ogah declared.
Ogah recalled that even before his election to the House of Representatives, he had consistently invested in education by paying WAEC fees for thousands of students and sponsoring vocational and tertiary training.
“Many of those I trained are today graduates, lecturers, and even commissioners,” he noted, lamenting that some of the beneficiaries have now turned against him for selfish political gains.
He accused such critics of ingratitude, stressing that politics should be about presenting one’s record to the people rather than “making noise on Facebook.”
The lawmaker took a swipe one of the politicians from Ikwo, whom he identified as Mr Silas Orawo, accusing him of working against Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and himself in the last election only to later feign loyalty.
According to him, politicians like Orawo and his cohorts cannot even win elections in their polling units.
“I have tarred roads passing their houses, given their family members jobs, and paid their school fees. Yet, they now make disparaging remarks. If any of them can win me in their polling unit, I will quit politics,” Ogah challenged.
Describing himself as a leader in touch with the people, he said unlike others who remain in Abuja, he spends most weekends in his constituency to address the needs of his people.
Since assuming office in November 2019, Ogah said he has secured over 1,100 federal jobs for Ebonyians in the military, police, and paramilitary services. He also listed support for over 450 students through university education, including placements in private institutions.
Among other initiatives, he highlighted the establishment of a National Open University study centre at the Correctional Service in Ebonyi State. “None of the inmates who passed through that centre will go back to crime,” he asserted.
He further pledged to intensify efforts in human capital development, irrigation and mechanized agriculture, and constituency hospitals if returned for a third term, following his endorsement by his Constituents recently.
On internal party dynamics, Ogah said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has consistently conducted open primaries, ensuring no aspirant is excluded.
The lawmaker extolled Governor Nwifuru for transparent local government primaries that, he said, have reduced political crises in the state.
“Our governor has carried everyone along and provided us with the necessary tools to serve. For the first time, every National Assembly member has a brand-new vehicle to reach their constituents. This has never happened before in Ebonyi,” he stated.
Dismissing reports of a coalition against the governor, Ogah said all major political leaders in the state are already aligned with the APC, describing lingering opponents as “feeding-bottle politicians” without consistency.
Reaffirming his loyalty to Governor Nwifuru and the people, Ogah said his politics is anchored on service, not personal enrichment.
“I was elected by the masses, not by an individual. My commitment remains to them, and I stand ready to continue serving,” he emphasized.
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