In a swift reaction to our story asking if Hon. Mandela Obasi, member representing Ohafia North Constituency is shortchanging his people, we have been bombarded with flurry of achievements on the Abiriba born businessman’s name.
Hon. Mandela Obasi, elected for the second term on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in a telephone interview with BENUDECHUKWU.COM denied taking any project meant for his constituency to another constituency. He maintained that Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) structure the allotment of school projects in a manner that it may be difficult for any person to lay claim to attracting them. In his words, ” I am happy that some of the school projects were allotted to our Constituency. When you see the standard of those schools in Ohafia North, you would agree, I represent with tomorrow in mind”.
On the allegation that he has done virtually nothing, Mandela charged BENUDECHUKWU.COM to interact with people who live and or have benefitted from the very many projects he had made possible. The International Businessman regretted that those who seek power are the ones polluting the narratives. While he said he is not perturbed by the activities of such fifth columnists, he maintained vehemently that “history will vindicate the just while God will punish the wicked”.
In their separate testimonies, Udeagha Ogba, Orji Eme, Oyediya Kalu and Ifemba Egwu; all Ohafia North constituents unanimously agree that Mandela Obasi is an exceptional representative. They noted that his interventions cut across education, social welfare, human capital development, agriculture, health, security, public utilities and rural development among others.
They listed some of his achievements to include:
1. Building of High Court at Nkporo
2. Maintainance and Asphalting of some failed portions of Ugwu Court Road, Abiriba.
3. Building of a Recreation Centre at Abiriba
4. Building of Parameter Fence with gate around Abiriba Police Station.
5. Ndi Okoronta water project Abiriba
6. Ndi Ama water project Abiriba
7. Umuechukwu water project Abiriba
8. Ndi Ajah water project Abiriba.
Empowerment Items to boost SMEs and skill acquisition that include:
9. 30 motor bikes
10. 2 mini buses
11. Two Sienna vehicles
⁹
12. 20 Deep Freezers
13 20 Hair dryers
14. Vulcanizing machines
15. Motorized Corn grinding machines were distributed to Constituents at Abiriba and Nkporo.
16 Provision of farm tools and Improved cassava stem and corn seedlings to rural Abiriba and Nkporo farmers
Mandela’s efforts are also visible in the area of:
17. Attracting and Building of a Four classroom block at Ameke Community Primary school Abiriba.
18. Distribution of relief materials during the Covid-19 lockdown period (1st and 2nd Intervention)
19. Periodic grading of rural roads in Abiriba and Nkporo
20. Reroofing of the ACIU Hall at Abiriba
21. Reroofing of Obu Umuechukwu Amogudu
22. Educational support to indigent constituents to register for external examinations.
23. Support to security architecture in the communities through the Ezes in council.
24. Periodic and seasonal distribution of food items and cash to rural dwellers
BENUDECHUKWU.COM was also told that it was Hon. Obasi’s signature motion on the floor of the house that brought the attention of the State Executive to the farmers/herders clash at Abiriba and Nkporo; resulting in the relocation of livestocks from his Constituency to save lives and protect farm products.
It was also Hon. Mandela’s timely intervention and his collaboration with the Executive at the State level that averted a showdown with the security forces when some policemen were killed at Abiriba.
Mandela’s constituents also revealed that Mandela donated huge funds to support the ongoing self-help development projects in the three communities of Abiriba.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
The opinions expressed except where they originate from benudechukwu.com, represent the views of such authors. BENUDECHUKWU.COM shall not be held liable for such personal views as canvassed.
