Elechi: Between Abuja and Abakaliki

We know that some Abuja handprints are on the matter, but then, what are they accusing the governor of that took 8 years to prove? It is understood that for lack of substantial allegations upon which to impeach Governor Elechi, those political man Fridays have devised “acts of misconduct”, “misappropriation of funds” and “undermining of […]

We know that some Abuja handprints are on the matter, but then, what are they accusing the governor of that took 8 years to prove? It is understood that for lack of substantial allegations upon which to impeach Governor Elechi, those political man Fridays have devised “acts of misconduct”, “misappropriation of funds” and “undermining of the House of Assembly’s authority.” What misconduct? What misappropriation of funds? And how does the governor undermine an arm of government with which, hitherto, he had a smooth working relation with?
The good news is that, even in their irrationality, the governor’s adversaries – both in Abuja and Abakaliki – have not been able to accuse him of nonperformance.       
In the wake of the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state, the governor embarked on the construction of two giant water treatment plants, one at Oferekpe in Ikwo Local Government Area and Ukawu in Onicha Local Government Area. They are expected to serve the need of the people of the state to the capacity of 200 million litres of water per day. That is rapid response from an old man.
The governor has also achieved a lot in education and health, just as other sectors are not left out. Testimonies abound.
Except if the Ebonyi State House of Assembly wants to impeach the governor on the account of his performance, options are limited while consequences are grave in ignoring the yearnings of the people of the state. This much has been established by those who have moved in their droves from the PDP to the Labour Party. Like their governor, the people of Ebonyi are politically underrated and taken for granted by the PDP they have stayed loyal to since 1999. Already, the Ebonyi Assembly does not have such numerical strength to impeach the governor without resorting to illegality. That speaks volume.
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