…Isi-Uzo delegates appreciate Edeoga’s courage in championing their collective course
By Shepherdman Iyioku
A front line Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2022 PDP Governorship primary election in Enugu state, Hon. Barr. Chijioke Jonathan Edeoga, yesterday met with PDP delegates of his home LGA, Isi-Uzo.
In his address to the PDP delegates in Isi-Uzo and stakeholders of the council area, Edeoga appreciated God for his grace and mercies in the course of his consultations to occupy the number one seat of the state through the Peoples Democratic Party.
He also urged the delegates to help him thank Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for giving life to democracy in Enugu state, where all and sundry are allowed to express their right to aspire for any position of their choice without restrictions or clampdown.
Edeoga who took the delegates of Isi-Uzo through memory lane on his political journey, said that his being politics has always been driven by the general interest of the people and his quest to put smiles on the faces of all irrespective of status.
“My ambition to be governor in 2023 is not an exception to my philosophy of fighting for the general good of the people but also driven by the same passion. This is why God has kept me relevant in politics in addition to my philosophy of playing politics devoid of bitterness.” He explained.
The Governorship aspirant, further expliained to the delegates of Isi-Uzo that this is the appointed time for an Isi-Uzo man to govern Enugu State adding, “if this is not done now, there is no equity, no fairness and justice would have been murdered irredeemably”.
He promised that if the leader of the party in the State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and the good people of Enugu State finds him worthy to occupy the Lion building seat, he will do justice to all men with quality leadership irrespective of where they come from.
Edeoga assured them that Isi-Uzo and Enugu State will be proud of his leadership just like they are with the peaceful and people oriented leadership style of Governor Ugwuanyi, noting that “he will consolidate and sustain the gains of Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration and even improve on them greatly”.
He said, “I will serve the State with good faith and fear of God if given the opportunity”.
Different speakers ranging from the Enugu state PDP Chairman, Chief Austin Nnamani, Hon. Barr. Obiora Obeagu who is the Executive Chairman of Isi-Uzo and the Local Government PDP Chairman, Chief Hon. Uche Ugwueze, Enugu State House of Assembly member, Hon. Mrs. Ugwueze, in their respective speech, welcomed Edeoga and appreciated his courage in championing a supposedly collective course of the good people of Isi-Uzo.
They however made it clear to Edeoga that while the people of Isi-Uzo are sincerely praying for God’s favor on him through the governor whose decision on the matter is final, “It is important for him to know that where the governor directs is where they the delegates in Isi-Uzo will go, but wished him well as their own”.
