In a message contained in a press release by Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor of Abia state, he blasted the easterntruth writer, Nwigwe John for portraying the deputy governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu as a Herod.

Though John has been seen as an opposition writer, he has equally shown insensitivity and show of shame coupled with his sponsors, according to the release.

Read full letters:

PRESA RELEASE
RE: ABIA IMPERIALIST GOVERNMENT AND THE MAKING OF KING HEROD

We have read with bemusement the drug propelled, anger laced with angst and hatred driven publication of 9th June, 2023 by one on line blogger who has been identified a Nwigwe John on “easterntruth.com”.

Quite frankly, we may not have bothered about the inanities of the author nor struggled to respond to the subjective, jaundiced, unwarranted and unnecessary attack on the person and office of the strong and amiable Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, a fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers.

However, in order not to give credence to the venom and acidic lies spewed by the author and save the undiscerning public from being fed with the poisonous publication as truth, we have to, in order to strengthen the facts and records of the matter under discourse.
According to the scripture, which Nwigwe John made reference to in his write-up (as if he believes in it):
“These six things doth the Lord hate: Yea Seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue and hand that sheds innocent blood; An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief; a false witness that speaketh lies and he that soweth discord among brethren” Prov. 6:16-19.

The faceless author as it were, should apologize to the Deputy Governor for the unfair comments against him in his futile attempt to plant a seed of discord between him and his Principal, including the tortuous but fruitless journey to bring him into public opprobrium, thereby lowering his estimation and stature in the eyes of the gullible persons. The choice is his.
For clarity of purpose we want to state as follows:
1. That a person with enough courage of convictions, daring rage to succeed, innovative and supremely intelligent with a strong emotional balance like the Deputy Governor cannot be uncharitably described as educated illiterate, not in deeds or words.

2. As a graduate of Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, with a secondary education background from Government Secondary School, Ketu, Lagos State, he could not have been one. In his career trajectory, where he has shown unequalled excellence, he happened to be the only well Engineer in the employment of the Nigerian Westminster Dredging and Marine Ltd, Delta State, until his selection as the Deputy Governor by the winning Labour Party.

3. As a product of humble parentage, he does not possess nor is gifted with a proud heart and therefore, cannot aim at outshining his boss whose undisputed confidence he enjoys due to his display of undiluted loyalty and commitment to duty.

Again, Nwigwe John’s show of shame and display of wicked imagination against the Deputy Governor will obviously attract God’s wrath. This is because the scripture is replete with God’s anger against dissidents, disobedient and stubborn people like Lucifer, Haman, Nebuchadnezzar, Pharaoh, among others which he and his co-travellers belong.

While we continue to educate the author on the scripture, it is important for him to know that no one questions the words of a king.
“Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him what doest thou?” Ecclesiastes 8:4.

His Excellency, Dr, Alex Otti OFR, the Executive Governor with a view to lifting the burdens and breaking the yoke off the shoulders and neck of the traders in the state, had ordered immediate stoppage of all forms of levies in the markets.

Sadly, the real Herod of the state in the person of Chief Chijioke Nwaku defied the Governor’s directives and continued uninterruptedly to dehumanize and traumatize the Ariara market traders with the imposition and collection of outrageous levies, including seizure of more than 5000 permanent voters’ cards which were recovered from him. Should this criminal act go unpunished? The answer of course is capital NO!.
Chijioke Nwaku as the actual Herod of the state has an undeterred and persistent spirit to kill the new stars shinning in Abia through the emergence of Dr Alex Chioma Otti and his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, which the people are still savouring.

Against the tide of the old order where no government directive was ever enforced, which the likes of Chijioke Nwaku enjoyed with fanfare, the Deputy Governor at the behest of his boss visited Ariara and Ekeoha markets, among others, to enforce and ensure strict compliance to the Governor’s directives to make life more meaningful to the people. What is his offence? To sit idly- bye and watch Abians suffer under the draconian rules of Chief Nwaku while he and his cohorts celebrate to the banks? Tufiakwa!. Not under the watch of the present administration.

The non-existent issue of Abacha and ‘Ishi-gate’ is infantile and only existed in the wicked mind and imagination of the author.

For the avoidance of doubt,, the Deputy Governor could not have ran counter to the laws he is enforcing when there is a ban on collection of levies. No Abacha was commissioned anywhere to collect any levy. In fact for who? The security agencies should look out for the Abacha and arrest him if he had name dropped the Deputy Governor’s name.

Since the Deputy Governor’s actions usually have the blessings of his boss as he complements his efforts in enforcing government’s policies, to that extent, may have had the Governor’s authority to enforce the handing over by the ASETA Provost. Of course any Head of Government agency defying the Governor’s directive on handing over to the most senior, including ASETA is exhibiting an audacious affront against the government and no serious one absorbs such.

The choice of Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu as the current Deputy Governor is as a result of the inherent sterling and salutary qualities he possesses which include character of honesty, hard work, commitment to duty and result oriented virtue. No need to say that he always adds value where ever he is.

Therefore, the futile attempt of Nwigwe John and his sponsors to tarnish the hard earned reputation and unblemished image of the Deputy Governor and plant seeds of discord between him and his boss which is as difficult as separating Siemens twins can only be embarked upon by a drug peddler and arm runner which the author has been unveiled to be engaged in.
The security agencies should do the needful.

Finally, Nwigwe John and his likes should always remember what Ecclesiastes 10:8 says:
“He that diggest a pit shall fall into it; and who so breaketh an hedge, a serpent will bite him”.

A word is enough for the wise.


Chief Press Secretary,
Office of the Deputy Governor, Abia State,
12/06/2023

Ahea& of 2023 general election in Abia State, His Royal Majesty Eze (Barr) Kalu Kalu Ogbu (Enachioken of Abiriba) has offered royal prayers on the foremost House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Mandela Obasi.

The monarchs poured out their heart in prayers on Obasi, advising him to build political bridges across the Constituency ahead of the election.

The royal council went down memory lane, recalling various project by Hon. Obasi in the constituency and supports of the house of assembly member to their communities.

The House of Assembly member, Hon. Mandela Obasi in a brief remark thanked the monarchs for the kind prayers, saying he was in the race to strengthen democracy and drag projects home.

He also prayed that the almighty God will keep the monarchs strong and healthy all through their reign.

Today being the 24th March,2022, the foremost contender in the race for Ohafia South State Constituency in 2023, Pastor Barr Emmanuel Mba Ukweni, has picked his form to contest for the Abia State House of Assembly at the Party's (PDP) Secretariat, Umuahia.

Addressing the press after picking his form at the Party's Secretariat in Umuahia, the ebullient and eloquent Pastor-cum-legal luminary, pledged to take Ohafia South Constituency to a greater height by ensuring that laws that will lift the Constituency to a greater height are made in order reposition the constituency as the third urban city in Abia State when given the opportunity to represent the good people of Ohafia South State constituency in the State House of Assembly.

Speaking further, Pastor Barr. Emmanuel Mba Ukweni pledged to be accountable and responsible to the people if he is given the opportunity to represent the constituency in the State House of Assembly. He also emphasised that he will represent Ohafia South State Constituency with the fear of the Lord, doing what is right before God and man in order to ensure that the welfare of the people is guaranteed; he also pledged to "change the narrative by giving Ohafia South Constituency a resounding voice in the State House of Assembly".

In the same vein, Pastor Ukweni pointed out that if he is elected to represent the people in the State House of Assembly,it will not be business as usual because Ohafia South Constituency will now have a voice in the House of Assembly."

He further promised his supporters that he will not be a disappointment to them and as such they should not relent in giving their support until victory is finally actualized in 2023".

Meanwhile, it was an electrifying atmosphere during the collection of interest form by the legal luminary as many illustrious sons and daughters of Ohafia South State Constituency extraction trooped out in an astonishing number to support Pastor Barr. Emmanuel Mba Ukweni.Many of his supporters insisted that the legal luminary is well experienced, capable and honest and has shown capacity and strenght to represent Ohafia South Constituency come 2023.

We hereby enjoin you to support Pastor Barr Emmanuel Mba Ukweni in his bid to represent the good people of Ohafia South Constituency in the State House of Assembly come 2023.

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Responding to journalist shortly after picking the form, Hon. Orji said he was running for the office of the governor out of a strong sense of duty to serve Abians with an unrivaled patriotic zeal.

Being from Abia North senatorial zone, he said he understands the infrastructural deficit that dots every nook and cranny of Abia State, especially in Abia North.

According to him, he understands the near-comatose condition of our primary and secondary schools in the entire State.

Speaking further he said his "experience as one that has served as a legislator in this state, he understands the inevitability and centrality of the legislature in identifying key areas for urgent infrastructural attention."

He further said that he will demystify the office of the governor so there could be interaction between him, his office and the subject people.

"Subscription to periodic accountability to Abians will be second to none.



" I will tackle social insecurity and make civil servants live up to their bidding through a process of reward and sanction system," he added.

He reiterated his resolve to have all past Major office holders from the state on board as they will be constituted as an advisory council to guide him in deciding some matters that are of urgent state importance and while vowing that there would be no time to witch hunt people but to carry everyone on board as we need all hands to be on deck for a progressive and prosperous Abia.