Lawmaker
By Leonard Okachie
Ohafia(Abia), June 20, 2024 (NAN) Political stakeholders in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia have expressed satisfaction with the performance of their representative, Rep. Ibe Osonwa, in his one year in office.
The constituents spoke in separate interviews with newsmen during a stakeholders meeting organised by the lawmaker on Thursday in Ohafia.
The community leaders, comprising lawyers, technocrats, youths and women leaders, said they were impressed with the lawmaker’s account of stewardship for one year.
They described him as “the best legislator” ever produced in the constituency as he had given the constituency a good voice in the National Assembly.
A legal practitioner , Etigwe Uwa , said it was appropriate and the duty of the constituents to assess their elected representatives at all levels.
“The assessment must, however, be constructive rather than destructive.
“ He has been at the forefront of restoring electricity to Ohafia.
“That is so important; without power, businesses and families will not be as productive as they can.”
Uwa, however, said that membership of the parliament should not be judged by the distribution of palliative and money.
According to him, the duty of a legislator is law making and given the bills sponsored or co-sponsored by the representative, he has not done badly at all,“ he said.
Also, Dr Odo Ijere, the Convener of a famous think tank, Abia Infrastructure Mandate, said that Osonwa had been upwardly, passionate and zealous in his representation.
“He appears very prepared for the job of people’s representation.
“He has so far carried on his job with panache; a good knowledge of what the people want and the effrontery required to thread on toes to get the job done.
“So far, I will say kudos to his great efforts and I’m also wishing him well in his political journey,” he said.
A cleric from Ndi Ibe Ohafia, Rev. Nkechi Garrison, said that the lawmaker had a bright and promising plan and purpose for the constituency.
“Firstly, I will congratulate him for his move and effort concerning the restoration of electricity in Ohafia and other neighbouring villages.
“Ohafia has been in total darkness for the past five years and we believe God that through Osonwa, Ohafia will be totally liberated and businesses will begin to thrive again,” Garrison said.
A student leader from Okon Ohafia, Owen Idika, described the lawmaker as the best lawmaker in the history of the constituency.
“ Osonwa is the best representative Aro/Ohafia has ever had. God bless that man for me,” he said.
A woman leader, Mrs Ogbonna Olua, said the lawmaker had started well, adding that his good work in the House was visible.
A community leader in Arochukwu, Nnanna Okoro, described Osonwa’s performance as excellent.
Okoro said that the lawmaker had done well through his bills, motions and petitions. (NAN)(wwwnannews.ng)
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Edited by Chijioke Okoronkwo
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