The media office of the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called on the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and the public at large to ignore the recently ramped up campaign of calumny against the lawmaker, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, sponsored by desperate politicians that are intimidated by the towering achievements of the lawmaker in less than one year in office.
The purpose of the revved-up media onslaught against Hon. Osonwa is merely to paint him in a bad light, in view of the fact that his sterling records, unimpeachable reputation and his mass appeal have placed his head and shoulders above others ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Character assassination seems to be their only recourse as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has disappointed them through his actions and performances— one of them being his dogged determination and effort to have electricity restored in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo communities.
Recall that on the 9th of February, 2024, Hon. Osonwa petitioned the National Assembly, seeking explanations as to why some communities in Ohafia LGA have been denied power supply for five years by Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).
He said despite the five-year blackout, exorbitant bills of N2.1 billion were presented to the affected communities.
This petition has yielded positive results as the officials of EEDC appeared before the House of representatives’ Committee on Public Petitions and promised to resolve the issues with the communities and restore back electricity to them.
On the 3rd of October, 2023, Chief Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa moved an important motion urging the federal government to urgently intervene in the flooding menace and resultant gully erosion in Amaekpu, Ebem, Nkporo, Ihechiowa, Abam, Arochukwu and Ututu communities of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in Abia State.
The House subsequently mandated the Ecological Fund Office and related agencies and Committee to carry out an impact assessment of the affected communities for a remediation eplan, that would stem the tide of gully erosion in the affected areas.
Also the House mandated the National Emergency Management Agency,(NEMA) to immediately send relief materials and also provide temporary homes to the victims of the menace of gully erosion as a palliative measure to ameliorate their plights.
It further mandated its Committee on Environment to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Environment.
On the 23rd of October, 2023, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa alongside Hon. Emil Inyang (Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency of Cross River State), moved a motion on the floor of the House of Representatives during plenary on the urgent need to establish a peacekeeping post between Isu Community of Arochukwu LGA and Utuma Community in Biase LGA of Cross Rivers State to institute peace over the long lasting boundary dispute.
He has sponsored critical Bills for his constituents and has jointly moved important motions in the House for the good of all.
It is pertinent we inform these desperate politicians that the implementation of the 2024 budget started on the 1st of April and that it will run till March, 2025.
Every single thing done so far in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa came from his pocket out of his genuine love for his people—including the distribution of over 30,000 improved agricultural seedlings to farmer and distribution of over 100 bags of 50kg rice as palliative measures to reduce the impact of the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy in the 22 federal wards in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
The political landscape can be a treacherous one, especially for those in positions of power like Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, who in his wisdom and simplicity decided to open his doors for all and sundry; this singular gesture has rattled his detractors, hence, the failed attempt to blackmail a serial performer like Hon. Ibe.
However, it is important to note that his rise to this highly revered position was not by accident, but rather through sheer hard work and dedication. As a seasoned technocrat, Ibe means business!
Signed: Media Office of the Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
3/05/2024
