Stop Seeing Gov Nwifuru As Your Brother-Ex APC Guber Aspirant, Mbam Warns
By Abah Joshua
A former gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Elias Mbam has warned the people of Izzi extraction to stop seeing the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru as their brother.
He was speaking at the Grand finale of the 2024 edition of Izzi Nnodo New Yam Festival ( Ojiji) at Amagu the ancestral home of Izzi Nnodo .
Elias Mbam, Chairman of the event commended Governor Nwifuru for embarking on projects that have positive impacts on the people.
“If you look at this government, you all agree with me this government is doing well in line with its manifestos.
“I want all contractors, all appointees of the Governor of Izzi extraction should shun nepotism. They should stop seeing the Governor as your brother. Such mindsets are harmful, please desist.
“We will resist every attempt to sabotage this government. We must support this government because it is our government”.
Speaking at the event, Governor Francis Nwifuru commended the people of Izzi clan for holding tenaciously to their culture
He observed the rich cultures of Izzi have distinguished them from others and called for its sustenance.
“Today is the great OJIJI Day, a new yam festival celebration that offers deep insight into the context of the distinguished identity, rich heritage and cultural nuances of my Izzi people”.
He emphasised the importance of the event, saying”This special occasion is a testament to our rich cultural heritage and our people’s unwavering commitment to our agelong traditions”.
He used the occasion to task contractors to ensure timely completion of projects, warning that there will be no sacred cow when contractors renege on project agreements
“I have directed the Commissioner for Housing to go after those that have not completed their projects in Izzo and Amaeze Autonomous Communities.
“It is annoying that as a government we will award contracts, only for contractors to be found wanting. We will not tolerate this. We have given a grace of 60 days to complete all awarded projects. We have road projects spread across the 13 Council Areas. ”
“I have directed SSAs and SAs to go round and monitor ongoing projects in their respective zones. sadly, we are getting reports of some contractors not reporting to sites. This is totally unacceptable. Upon the expiration of this grace, we will go after them”
The Governor frowned at indiscriminate sale of lands in the Ancestral Communities of Amagu and Ebiya by some youths , describing it as sacrilege and challenged Elders and Traditional Rulers to checkmate it.
The event was attended by prominent sons and daughters of Izzi.
