By Prince Ejeh Josh
A group of first class traditional rulers led by the Chairman, Ezeagu Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Augustine Uzobuenyi Otiji of Aguobu Umumba Autonomous Community in Ezeagu council area, has presented a golden ófó staff, the Igbo symbol of authority and acceptance, to Dr. Mbah, praying for his success in the governorship election in the state.
Igwe Uzobuenyi who spoke at the ceremony, expressed confidence that Dr. Mbah will emerge victorious in the election because of the wide acceptance and topnotch rating he enjoys across the state.
While presenting the golden ófó staff, the traditional ruler said it was the first of its kind, adding that Mbah would do well if elected.
Clarifying his position as a non-partisan traditional ruler, the royal father said he was supporting Mbah because of his excellent background in the private sector, and his robust town-hall meetings initiated to reach out to the people even in the hinterlands.
He commended Dr. Mbah’s humility, and his vision for the state even as he said that the traditional rulers in the council area will continue to talk to their people to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) and deliver bloc votes for him at the polls.
Reacting to the historic ófó staff presentation, Dr. Mbah appreciated the royal fathers for reaffirming their faith in his capacity to change the narrative of the state by making it one of the top 3 states in Nigeria in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), and achieving a zero percent rate in the poverty headcount index.
Underscoring that Ezeagu is significant in the development trajectory of his administration, Dr. Mbah promised to hasten rapid development in the area by revamping their dormant industries and activating the rich mineral deposits that will generate income for the people.
He further assured that he would work with the revered royal fathers in ensuring maximum security through community policing, integrated rural development and employments generation.
