By Chibunna Benedict Eze.
The peaceful conduct of the 2019 elections in Enugu State, from the Presidential/National Assembly to the Governorship/State House of Assembly polls, without any rancour or record of loss of any human life, is a testimony to quality leadership, and has shown the character, courage and competence of Rt Hon.Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, not just as a governor, but also as a leader who cares so much about the lives and property of the people whose mandate he holds in trust, while relying on God’s grace and guidance, and paying little or no attention to his personal political or material gains. Such humane dispositions of a governor are rare in our clime.
It also goes a long way to explain why Enugu state has been politically stable since Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi assumed office on May 29, 2015, making him the first Governor in Enugu State’s politics to maintain peace with all his predecessors.
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has shown that he has the capacity to ensure peace and stability even in times of crisis and tension.
Prior to the elections, there were insinuations and agitations of plots by the opponents to foment crisis in the state. Such plots became so loud and clear after the Presidential and National Assembly elections which gave the APC an upper hand over the ruling PDP in the Enugu State. Amidst all that, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was firm, focused and courageous; his only concern was the safety of lives and property of Enugu State electorates and all her residents.
Recall that Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has worked so hard since assumption of office in 2015 to keep Enugu uninterruptedly stable politically; politicians of all sides in the state were given a level playing field to operate.
Unlike the old order, where Governor/Deputy Governor relationship was always in bad shape, in the news for the wrong reasons and formed an avoidable cog in the wheel of the state’s progress, Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi ensured that Mrs Cecilia Ezeilo, his deputy, did not only complete his tenure, he also got him re-nominated as his running mate for the 2019 gubernatorial election despite high wired plots by the Deputy Governor’s kinsmen in Enugu West to have her replaced for untenable reasons, thereby making Mrs.Ezeilo the first female Deputy Governor in the history of Enugu state to finish his first term and also go for reelection with his boss.
Ugwuanyi also happens to be the first Governor from the Enugu North senatorial zone of the state since 1999. despite its majority status.
Rt,Hon.Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has returned Enugu to the path of honour, progress, political and economic stability, and respect for each other and office. In the days ahead, it is believed that whatever is left undone, will be done.
For the Governor, it was a victory foretold. Outside the support from his people across party divides, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in six years as Governor, has major landmark achievements that stand him out, making it impossible to beat him in the election. His unflinching efforts in infrastructural upgrade of the state.
Also, the small scale enterprise campaign which had direct impact and touch on artisans, small and medium scale businesses in Enugu particularly little production, skills acquisition, works and businesses dealers, was not just a master stroke , but a sure bet for Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
A culmination of all of these gave way for the resounding and seamless victory of Ugwuanyi.
Finally, it ended in praise.
And
Enugu State is in the hands of God.
Written by
Chibunna Benedict Eze
MEDIA TEAM MEMBER OF ENUGU DI N’AKACHUKWU MOVEMENT
