…As constituents strongly condemn challenging of Senator Kelvins victory
Former Enugu State Governor, Chimaroke Nnamani and Adaku Ogbu, who were defeated in the Enugu East senatorial election, have come under strong condemnation for still pursing the seat at the election petitions tribunal with all manner of shenanigans.
In the Enugu East senatorial race held on Saturday March 18, 2023, INEC returning officer, Joachim Omeje, while declaring the result on Sunday March 19, announced that Senator Kelvin Chukwu of the Labour Party (LP) polled 69,136 votes to win the election.
Continuing, Omeje said Chimaroke Nnamani, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), came second with 48,701 votes while Adaku Ogbu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came a distant third with 8,548 votes.
While Nnamani is seriously contesting the senate seat, Ada Ogbu on the other hand is boasting to use her power as a woman to reenact the Hope Uzodinma supreme Court victory from number four position to the winner (number one) in the Imo State governorship election of March 9, 2019.
Uzodinma of APC who came a distant 4th with just 96,458 votes, suddenly, by the token of the judgment of the Supreme Court in January 2020, defeated Governor Emeka Ihedioha of PDP that polled 276,404 votes.
Enugu East Senatorial District Senator, Sir Kelvin Chukwu, is the brother of the former LP candidate, late Barrister Oyibo Chukwu who was gruesomely murdered three days before the senatorial election earlier scheduled to hold alongside the presidential election on February 25, which he was favoured to win.
The people of Enugu East Senatorial District are outraged by the actions of Nnamani and Ogbu.They believe that the two politicians are not only attempting to reap where they did not sow, but are also disrespecting the memory of the late Oyibo Chukwu.
Commenting on the development, a resident of Isiuzo L.G.A of the senatorial district, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “It is very clear that Nnamani and Ada Ogbu are not interested in the welfare of the people of Enugu East Senatorial District.They are only interested in power and money. They are willing to do anything to get what they want, even if it means disrespecting the memory of a murdered Oyibo Chukwu.”
Another resident of the district said: “The people of Enugu East senatorial district are tired of these politicians. We are tired of being cheated and lied to. We are tired of being used as pawns in a game of power. We want real representative in the person of senator Kelvin Chukwu who we massively voted for after his brother, Oyibo, was killed by suspected political assailants. We do not want these corrupt politicians who are only interested in lining their own pockets.”
The political landscape in Nkanu, within Enugu East Senatorial District, appears to be witnessing uneasy calm as the actions of Chimaroke Nnamani and Ada Ogbu, fueled by their supporters, continue to drive a wedge between the people. Instead of fostering unity in support of senator Chukwu and working towards the betterment of their constituency, these politicians are increasingly mocking the slain Oyibo whosere mainsare yet to be buried. The people are disappointed by the actions Nnamani and Ogbu at the election tribunal. The repercussions of their actions reverberate throughout the district, leaving its constituents searching for a way to bridge the ever-widening gap and restore faith in a leadership that truly serves their interests.
Barrister Oyibo Chukwu, a senior legal luminary with over 30 post bar experience, fought tirelessly for justice throughout his career, taking up cases pro-bono. His blood, shed in the pursuit of truth, must not be allowed to flow in vain. It is a shameful act to challenge the legacy left behind by such a remarkable legal mind. Those who dare to challenge the spirit of the late Oyibo are willfully disrespecting his memory and dishonoring his life’s work.
Any lawyer with the audacity to stand against the pursuit of justice and fairness that Oyibo Chukwu dedicated his life to and was killed for should be prepared to suffer a fate far worse than Oyibo himself endured. It is a brazen act of defiance to challenge the victory of his brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu. Those standing against this rightful triumph are not merely challenging a political outcome; they are challenging the very principles of fairness, truth, and the legacy that Oyibo fought so hard to establish.
In the face of Senator Kelvin Chukwu’s victory, it is disheartening to witness the lack of humanity in Chimaroke Nnamani and Adaku Ogbu, and all those who choose to support them in contesting it. Regardless of our affiliations, no right-thinking individual should question the legitimacy of this triumph. Senator Chukwu’s victory is not just about a political seat; it represents the continuation of a legacy forged by Oyibo’s tireless efforts to serve the people. To challenge this victory is to disregard the values of empathy and compassion that form the foundation of our society.
The people, both from Nkanu and everywhere else, should unite in recognizing the significance of Senator Kelvin Chukwu’s victory. It signifies the triumph of hope, progress, good over evil, and the spirit of justice that inspired his brother. It is a break from tyranny. To diminish or undermine this victory is to disregard the collective aspirations of a people yearning for positive change. Let us honor the memory of Barrister Oyibo Chukwu by embracing this victory and standing together in support of Senator Kelvin Chukwu’s commitment to serving the people and upholding Oyibo’s legacy. GMTNews
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