The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Obi Aguocha, has declared that he is not intimidated by the prospect of facing former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Orji in the upcoming General elections insisting that his previous victory at the polls remains a testament to his political strength.
Aguocha made this known at his country home in Nkwoegwu Umuahia during an interactive session with journalists, where he spoke on his political journey and prospects ahead of the 2027 General election.
Speaking confidently, the lawmaker maintained that he had already tested his popularity against Orji and emerged victorious, adding that he has no reason to fear a rematch. According to him, the outcome of the last election reflects the will of the people and underscores his growing acceptance among constituents.
Obi Aguocha emphasized that empowerment in form of education for indigent families, building houses for widows is something that brings so much joy to him.
Some of my achievements includes enrolling over 700 students on scholarship emphasizing that education remains a major tool in liberating one from poverty most especially the indigent ones who have no one to sponsor them giving them a new lease of life.
Aguocha also mentioned that the primary school in umuana Ndume Ibeku and the one also in Amuzukwu were all rehabilitated by him
“I have also sponsored a bill to transform mouau (Michael Okpara University Umudike become a conventional university while the Federal Medical centre Umuahia will Subsequently become a federal teaching hospital serving the institution.
The current Federal medical centre will now be shifted to Ikwuano Oboro which will create employment and attract development to the area.
Aguocha also said that he has leveraged his closeness with the Governor to attract appointments to members of his Ohuhu community most notably the elevation of Ohuhu born Chief Victor Ikeji as Abia’s representative Commisioner at the federal character Commission
He also added that he has empowered so many of my constituents to acquire computer skills and plumbing skills.
“In fact when I wanted to train 400 people to acquire some of these skills like Plumbing over 7000 persons applied for it”
When quizzed on the matters surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s incarceration which has almost become his utmost priority in the house, Rep Aguocha stated that if 10% of his fellow colleagues did what he has been doing concerning Nnamdi he wud’ve long been released while adding that the issues concerning the plight of ndi igbo and Nnamdi kanu remains one of his campaign promises before he won the election and he has remained steadfast in advocating for his release and to speak truth to power concerning south east marginalization .
“Nnamdi kanu is my constituent and I’ll continue to advocate for his release if no one wants to talk about him I have vowed to continue doing that as far as I remain a member in the house of Representatives.
“I have close family ties with Nnamdi kanu, we attended the same primary and secondary school so there’s no way I’ll not use my office to advocate for his release
“I have also involved the governor who has engaged the south east governors forum to try and find a political solution to Nnamdi Kanu’s case with the federal government.
He refuted claims of being an IPOB member stating that he’s Igbo first before anything.Biafra is a mindset thing which can never easily be erased from the mindset of an average Igbo man.
“Giving Igbos equal opportunities is what we’re all clamouring for infact that’s what Nnamdi Kanu has been advocating for which has led to his imprisonment by the Federal government.
Igbo shud be recognized as a Nigerian project the marginalization is too much the president has taken every thing to Lagos his home state while neglecting the people of South east who have no sea port and federal presence.
On his Defining moment in the house Aguocha maintained that advocacy remains his strongest weapon ,one who is courageous to speak truth to power when things are going wrong.
The Rep member further noted that God is the giver of power and he gives it to whomever he wishes while confirming that he isn’t afraid of whoever he is facing in the upcoming 2027 election that his achievements will speak for him.
He commended Gov Alex Otti for his developmental strides in the state stating that he has a covenant with Abia and he’ll surely complete his 8(Eight)year tenure without any challenge from opposition.
