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By Gwiyi Solomon

It is no longer news that our constituency – the Uzo Uwani/Igboetiti Federal Constituency, a supposed mutually owned representation between Uzo Uwani and Igboetiti LGAS, has for decades, been unfairly dominated and unjustly occupied by the later with so much impunity, contempt and braggadocio; and yet, still wishes to remain atop of the meeting, despite series of agreement and its repeated breeches by the domineering LGA.

It is needless to say that while this lopsided occupation of a jointly owned federal constituency lasted, that Uzo Uwani LGA became the sacrificial lamb, with Igboetiti and its star-studded ‘ancient and modern’ politicians lording it over us with disdain, discord and sheer unfairness.

Facts remain that what is unjust is unjust. And until evil is looked in the face, and called by its rightful name, one would continue to suffer persecution, marginalization, suppression and oppression, with little or no resistance.

Thankfully and with gratitude to Hon. Chukwudi Celestine Nnadozie, the second time Executive Chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA, who has stoutly and very vehemently United the stakeholders of Uzo Uwani LGA and has for the first time, positioned Aspirants for the office of member Representing our dear constituency in the green Chamber, for a healthier contest, come next month.

However, his recently coordinated visit of ‘selected stakeholders’ of the LGA to his Excellency at government house and other political body languages of UZO Uwani LGA, since returning from that landmark political journey are pointers that uzo Uwani LGA has been fired up, by the progressive spirit of the council boss, for the battle of 2023, come what may.

Also, very recently, the political decision of our own dearest distinguished Sen. Chuka Utazi, who until two days ago, stepped down his Senatorial ambition to support a dear brother and father of the state, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in whatever decision he might make, come 2023, has further spoken kindly of an Uzo Uwani man and further demonstrated the gentle manliness disposition of men and women from our dearest LGA.

Be that as it may, while this singular piece would not permit me the luxury of time needed to enunciate and touch every facet of this all encompassing collective interest of my people, let me quickly run the rule on the aspirants in my LGA and better showcase our wares and human resources to this reader.

1. Hon. Cosmas Ikechukwu Otaba: a consummate and highly successful business man who was a two time Administrator of Igboano development centre and one time aspirant for the office of chairman of UZO Uwani LGA. CIO as his admirers and followers call him, hails from Nrobo Ward, in Igboano Development centre. He is youthful, creative and energetic. And his followers and admirers believe these attributes would count for him as he jostles to represent our dear constituency 2023.

2. Hon. Chidiebere Oti: He is the CEO and managing Director of Canopy group – a business conglomerate located at the centre of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja; from where he shuttles to Uzo Uwani and Enugu state in general at every now and then, in keeping with his resolve to change the story of his people. Hon. Oti who hails from Nkpologu in Adada development centre, was a former aspirant for the office of chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA. He is youthful, sociable, large-hearted and generally loved. It is believed by his followers and admirers that these attributes will count for him and better present him as candidate to beat in the primary Elections of next month.

3. Dr. Romanus Ezike: He is the medical Director of Royal Cross hospital, Nsukka and a-one-time representative of the federal constituency. Although, his term which only lasted for three months, was short-lived, following court pronouncement, Dr. Ezike hails from Ugbene-ajima ward 1, in Igboano development centre. He is a house-hold name in the LGA as he has used his medial practice to help the needy, irrespective of their financial statuses. It is therefore, the belief of his supporters that Dr. Ezike would turn out a very strong contender and favorite for the position.

4. Dr. George Ajogwu: He is a Medical Doctor and Medical Director of Chimamanda Hospital, Igboeze North LGA. A great Son of Ebor-Nimbo in Igboano development centre, He is brave, courageous and an outspoken politician who has at different fora, spoken in support or condemnation of political developments in the state. It is therefore, believed by his admirers that Dr. Ajogwu exudes with the energy, strength and vitality to clinch the ticket to represent the constituency come next month.

5. Barr. Melitus Nwabueze: an accomplished lawyer from Nrobo Ward, Igboano development centre who used his professional calling for the upliftment of mankind in his immediate environment and even beyond. He is a foundation stakeholder in Nrobo ward – a Senior lawyer, former executive/secretary Enugu Gaming commission, who retired as permanent secretary. His admirers and followers believe he has contributed so considerably in sustaining his political party (PDP) and should be allowed a chance to represent the constituency come 2023. These and many more present Barr. Melitus as favorite to clinched the green chamber ticket come next month.

6. Barr. Fide Ani: a former Administrator of Igboano development centre, former commissioner for chieftaincy matters and former Chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA, who recently resigned his appointment as SSA to the governor to enable him contest the election. Barr. Ani who hails from Ugbene-ajima ward 2, in Igboano development centre, is a big contender in the game. He is believed to have an appreciable intellectual quotient to clinch the ticket and ensure quality representation of the constituency come 2023. His admirers also believe his wide network of contacts with his people, both at the grassroot and statewide, following his previously held position and its antecedents, would make the job easier for him.

7. Hon. Mathew Anene Idu: He is a-two-time former commissioner who had served two different Governors. Hon. Idu who functioned as commissioner for youths and sports under Governor Sullivan Chime and recently resigned under Governor ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as commissioner for agriculture and mineral resources in the state, is believed to be one of the strongest contenders of the plum job. The former honorable commissioner who hails from Adani ward, in Ogboli development centre is generally believed by his followers and admirers to have carried out enough revolutions, especially in sports and agriculture where he held sway as commissioner and would turn out the candidate to beat in the contest.

8. Hon. Cornell Chijioke Onwubunya: He is a former SSA, former Chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA, former commissioner for Special Duties who is believed to have recently resigned from his current office as Special Adviser to the governor of Enugu State, to enable him contest the big office. Hon. Onwunya who was first among the contestants to declare his aspiration for the office during a largely attended PDP meeting of the LGA at his ward, is a major contender for the office in question. Hon. Cornell hails from Akiyi-Umulokpa, in Mbanano development centre. His admirers and supporters believe His wide network of contacts with people at the grassroot and the statewide, following the various offices he has held will do the magic for him. They also believe his antecedents during his time as chairman of the LGA will be his strongest bargain and therefore, will clinch the ticket.

9. Rt. Hon. Barr. Jonathan Chukwuma: a former deputy leader of Uzo Uwani legislative house, former deputy speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly and former SSA to the governor on legislative matters who recently resigned his appointment as Special Adviser to governor ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Inter-Party affairs. Barr. Jonathan who hails from Uvuru ward, in Adada development centre is Director General of Gburugburu Disciples, worldwide. The discipleship movement is made up of people who are followers and propagators of the governor’s Goodwill. The group which is spread across the world is also canvassing for Ugwuanyi presidency. His followers and admirers believe his closeness to the people at the grassroot, his accessibility and communication ability will perform the wonders for him. He is also believed to have a wide range of contact both locally, nationally and internationally. And finally, Jonathan is believed to be experienced in the craft of lawmaking and would bring his overbearing wealth of experience to bear, if given the opportunity.

10. Hon. Mrs. Ugwuoke Grace Ngozichukwu (MSC): a former teacher and only female aspirant among the men. She hails from Abbi ward in Igboano development centre of the LGA.

Good luck once again to Uzo Uwani LGA.

Enugu State under His Excellency, Rt Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, is in the hands of God.

Gwiyi Solomon Wrote from Uzo Uwani LGA.

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