22/07/2026
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: CINY EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER BELATED EMPOWERMENT OF IGBO-EZE NORTH CONSTITUENCY II BY Hon. Clifford Nnaemeka Obe
The Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY) has noted the recent distribution of just ten grinding machines to party women, one for each ward in Igbo-Eze North Constituency II, by the Honourable Member representing Umunano.
While we appreciate every genuine effort aimed at empowering our people, we must ask the question on the minds of many constituents: Why now?
After more than three years in office, is this the level of representation our people should celebrate? Is one grinding machine per ward an achievement worthy of applause after years of occupying such an important public office?
For over three years, where has our representative been? Why has his voice not been heard on issues affecting our people? What major projects, empowerment programmes, legislative interventions, or developmental achievements can he point to that have significantly improved the lives of the people of Igbo-Eze North Constituency II?
As the 2027 elections draw closer, it is disappointing that some politicians suddenly remember the people only when another election is approaching. Representation should be about consistent service, visible development, and accountability, not last-minute gestures designed to win public sympathy.
Our people deserve leaders who are present throughout their tenure, not only when campaign season begins. Empowerment should be a continuous commitment, not an event timed to coincide with political ambitions.
Sadly, this reflects the kind of selfish politics that has held our communities back for years, a politics where public office is treated as a means to secure re-election rather than a platform for selfless service.
CINY calls on the people of Igbo-Eze North to remain vigilant, assess every elected official based on their complete record in office, and demand accountability. The era of accepting token gestures in place of meaningful representation must come to an end.
As the house chairman committee on works, a juicy all important committee, even at the federal level, what Igbo Eze North citizens are expecting from the member representing Igbo Eze North constituency (11) as stewardship is complete and commissioned kilometers of roads not just (10) locally fabricated grinding machines.
Should house of assembly member's empowerment be reduced to grinding machines, what should be expected from councilors?.
Substituting the ample opportunities presented by the office of house committee on works with just (10) locally fabricated grinding machines, is like deceiving a child with biscuits.
Our people deserve better. Our future deserves better.
Signed:
Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY)
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