…Says He’s Unfit for Senate
A sociopolitical think tank, the Abia North Peace Foundation, has condemned comments attributed to David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, describing them as disrespectful and unworthy of anyone aspiring to represent the Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate.
The group was reacting to a Facebook post allegedly made by Bourdex in which he referred to people gathered in Igbere as “mad people spewing incoherent nonsense.”
According to the foundation, the meeting in Igbere was attended by respected political leaders and stakeholders drawn from across the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, including members of different political parties.
In a statement jointly signed by elder statesman Nnanna Ukaegbu and Caleb Awa, the group said the remarks amounted to a direct insult to the political leadership and electorate of the state.
“For a man who is moving from community to community begging for the mandate of the people to turn around and describe those same people as ‘mad’ is not only insulting but also a clear indication of arrogance and political immaturity,” the statement read.
The group added that the comment further exposed what it described as Bourdex’s leadership deficiencies and lack of the temperament required for public office.
“Leadership demands humility, restraint, respect for elders and the ability to accommodate opposing views. Unfortunately, Mr. Bourdex has consistently shown that he lacks these qualities. His statement is a reflection of a man driven by bitterness rather than service.”
The think tank insisted that anyone who publicly ridicules a gathering of respected leaders and citizens cannot be trusted with the responsibility of representing the people.
“If this is how he speaks about the very people he seeks to represent, one can only imagine the level of contempt he would show them if he ever finds himself in public office. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a place for statesmen, not individuals who casually insult the people they claim to lead.”
The foundation also referenced controversies during Bourdex’s tenure as caretaker chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, alleging that the period was marked by division and strained community relations.
“During his time in Ohafia, the local government witnessed unprecedented polarization. Communities were pitched against one another, clans were divided and traditional rulers were unnecessarily dragged into political conflicts.”
It further recalled allegations that Bourdex once assaulted a civil servant while serving as caretaker chairman, describing the incident as evidence of what it called his poor temperament in public service.
“Public office is not a platform for intimidation, insults or personal vendetta. It requires maturity, discipline and respect for the people. Unfortunately, Mr. Bourdex’s record shows a pattern of failure in these critical areas.”
The group urged residents of Abia North to remain vigilant and carefully assess those seeking elective office ahead of future elections.
“Abia North deserves leadership built on respect, competence and unity—not insults, bitterness and division.”
The foundation also called on political aspirants across the state to conduct their campaigns with civility and respect for the people whose mandate they seek.
