Ejike Umerah
Awka
Ahead of the Enugwu-Agidi President-General Election billed
for the 28th of December 2025, there appears to be a consensus among
the dwellers in the community that the incumbent PG, Hon. Ebuka Onuorah continues
in the job.
The endorsement tends to quell the misinformation, which has agitated some sons and daughters of Enugwu-Agidi abroad because of stories they read on Facebook and WhatsApp earlier this year.
But, people at home say they can see the good things Hon
Onuorah has done with their own eyes.
“I walk on the new roads every day, my children cross the
new bridge to school, and the town hall now looks beautiful,” said Mama Ngozi
Eze, a popular trader in Eke market. “We know Ebuka is working hard for us.”
Chief Emeka Nwosu, an elder in the community, added:
“Anybody who comes home will see the changes. The stories abroad are old news.
Many were exaggerated by people who just want the seat.
“Over the past three years, Ebuka’s team has built the road
from Enugwu-Agidi Junction to Ugwu-Ogwu, fixed the big Mkpasalaku Bridge, renovated
the community secretariat, and given monthly money to poor widows and old
people.
“These projects were not easy. Ebuka used his good
relationship with the state government to bring them home.
“Of course, no leader is perfect. Earlier this year some
people complained about levies and the way some decisions were taken. There
were also loud arguments about land and a few suspensions. Some women even
protested in September. But many residents now say most of those issues have
been settled or over-blown on social media.”
Mrs Adaora Umeh, a mother of four, told our reporter: “Every
leader will offend somebody. What matters is what you can see on ground. Ebuka
has brought more development in three years than we saw in a long time. We are
voting for him again.”
“Even some of those who were angry before are starting to
calm down when they visit home and see the new roads and bridges for
themselves.”
A youth leader who did not want his name in print said: “The
people abroad love our town, but many of them have not been home in years. When
they come for Christmas, let them drive on the new roads and talk to us. Most
will change their mind.”
With only a few weeks to the election, the message from
Enugwu-Agidi people at home is simple: they are proud of the progress and want
Ebuka Onuorah to finish what he started.
“Come home, see things for yourself, and vote with your
heart,” many residents are telling their family members abroad.
The election on 28 December will show whether the good work
people see every day will speak louder than the old stories on social media.
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