The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) South-East zone, Chief Ali Odefa, yesterday said that the fate that has befallen the Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, will bring to an end the issue of reckless defection from one political party to another which is now prevalent in the nation's body polity.
Odefa who described Umahi as 'former Governor of Ebonyi State' averred that the recent Federal High Court ruling which sacked Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, will serve as a big lesson to any politician who wants to defect from one political party to another without any justifiable reason.
Odefa spoke over the Weekend while addressing the people of Anyarigwe Amofia in the Ukawu community of Onicha local government area of the state during the community's Electricity Extension Fundraising ceremony organised by Anyarigwe Progressive Union, stated that Governor Umahi and his deputy had no justifiable reason to leave the PDP, the platform upon which they rode to power.
He lamented what he described as a disturbing lack of social amenities in the community, and berated the government of Ebonyi State for failing to site any developmental projects in the area despite the community's support to the government since 2015.
He said " it is sad and disappointing that this community has to resort to self-help to enjoy electricity. This is something People now take for granted. This is even more worrisome when you remember how the people of this noble community supported the election of the immediate past Governor of the state, David Umahi, first in 2015 and 2019.
"He thinks he can discard the people and the party that gave him victory in 2015 and 2019. Thank God that Court has sacked him and his Deputy. And they will never come back. He is now a former Governor. This is a big lesson to any politician who thinks he can defect at will. Umahi should be ashamed that Ukawu people had to resort to self-help to get connected to electricity whilst he was a Governor for 7 good years.
"Let me assure Anyarigwe people that the PDP government that is coming will alleviate their sufferings and put smiles on their faces again"
The member representing Ezza North/ Ishielu Federal Constituency, Anayo Nwonu, in his remarks said the electricity problem being faced by the community will soon be a thing of the past.
The lawmaker who described Ukawu as his own home and people made a whopping donation of seven million naira to assist the community in fixing their electricity challenge.
He promised to continue to liaise with one of the illustrious sons of the community, Dr Jerry Uhuo, to ensure the installation of every social amenity necessary for a quality life in the community.
Chairman of PDP in the state, Mr Tochukwu Okorie, in his goodwill message, congratulated the Ukawu people for the peace and unity that exist in the community and assured them that the PDP government is coming will surely put an end to their developmental challenges.
