By Newscritic Reporters
The Ohuhu Welfare Union worldwide Umuahia/Ikwuano chapter has issued a firm warning to all the individuals and groups, who are behind the orchestrated campaign of calumny against the Member representing Umuahi/Ikwuano federal constituency, at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly, Hon Sir Obi Aguocha, to desist from further malicious campaigns or face the wrath of the people.
Rising from its General Meeting held on Tuesday 27th August, 2024 in Umuahia, the Ohuhu Welfare Union branch in its resolution passed a vote of confidence on Hon Obi Aguocha, affirming its iron clad support and confidence in the ability of Hon Aguocha, not only to offer effective representation, but also perform his oversight duties to the admiration of his constituents.
The union said it has monitored the dirty political games being played by some disgruntled persons, who are envious of the rising political profile of Hon Obi Aguocha, especially since his overwhelming support and victory at the last General Election, which according to the group stunned his political opponents and detractors beyond their comprehension.
The resolution described Hon Aguocha as one of the stars of the National Assembly, whose representation so far has been remarkable and eventful in so many respects, especially for the people of Umuahia/Ikwuano federal constituency whose mandate he holds in trust for them.
In the resolution endorsed by the President Chief Dr F.C Nweke and The Public Relations Officer H/Chief Iheanyi Igboanulam, on behalf of the Ohuhu Welfare Union Umuahia/Ikwuano branch, warned that enough of the distractions and mudslinging by the hired political jobbers, who do not wish to see any good thing happen to Ohuhu, and the federal constituency due to their selfish political interests.
The Ohuhu Welfare Union, said it is still wondering the connection between a group that operates under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Peace Builders, and the Umuahia/Ikwuano legislative affairs, that the former unabashedly threatened to mobilize youths for a protest at Abuja against our representative Hon Obi Aguocha for no just cause .
“We want to make it crystal clear that we know those who are sponsoring these individuals and groups to torpedo the interest of Ohuhu people to retain the house of representatives seat beyond 2027. Now, we can no longer fold our hands and watch them ridicule our collective efforts because of a pot of porridge. Enough is enough… any further attack on the personality of our Reps members, we shall have no other option than to expose the sponsors of this dastardly act against a beloved Ohuhu son.
They pointed out that “this union is also discussing with other sister organisation with a view to getting any Ohuhu sons involved in this smear campaign against Hon Aguocha to be declared persona non grata and social misfits.
“Let it be restated that within the short period he has been at the National Assembly, Sir Obi Aguocha has made his constituents proud. Beside his chairmanship of the House Committee on Monitoring and Evaluation of All Standing and Ad Hoc Committees, Hon Obi Aguocha is a member of the Joint House/Senate Committee on Petroleum Sector Investigation Committee. He has sponsored bills and also embarked on constituency projects and education empowerment programmes to assist the vulnerable groups in the constituency, the group adds.