Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has described Ikwo Noyo clan in Ebonyi state,as very supportive and trusthwordy to his administration.
Umahi made the assertion at his country home Uburu,Ohaozara local government area,when the people of Ikwo Noyo paid him a Christmas homage.
The governor who thanked Ikwo people for the gift of His Deputy governor,Dr kelechi Igwe,an illustrous son of the area,whom he described as very dedicated and honest,explained that the cordial relationship between him and his Deputy,has blossomed beyond party politics to family relationship, stressing that he was particularly happy on the maturity and peaceful disposition of Ikwo people,especially,during the recent problem between Ikwo and Izzi clans,which he said,would have escalated into a full blown communal crises,like that of Effium and Ezza Effium.
"Let me start by thanking you,for the gift of Deputy governor in our government.himself and the wife has been very supportive. This relationship has gone beyond party politics,it has entered into family relationship.
"Peace is the major thing,if we were not at peace,there is no way all of you would have been here together.
So Ikwo and Uburu are one entity that cannot be separated.
"Thank you very much,I need to commend chairman. Just as you said,his reign has been quite remarkable and much difference.
"He is like me,he has courage,he fights whatever tries to stop him from achieving his goal without looking at faces.
"I fight everybody who present themselves for fight.
Whether you are my friend or anything when there is need for fight,we fight. That's what he is doing.
"One thing about him is that he is very honest to me. Why we have relative peace we have,Ikwo used to be turbulent during the past regime,but,we are having it much better right now.
"I want you to give him support,there is nothing greater than peace.
"And I must thank you people,Ikwo leaders,very exceptional people.
You know we would have had the worst crises in Ebonyi state. Ikwo versus Izzi,the same people,but for the ingenuity,sincerity and commitment of the leaders of Ikwo,I know somebody like Deputy governor never slept until the matter was resolved,and so with all of you and the chairman. They demonstrated exceptional leadership during that time.
"If you have this kind of leadership at Effium axis,we would not have the type of crises,we have there.
So I want to commend you,I will continue to remember it and I will continue to commend you over that.
"At our trial time in 2015,you showed exceptional commitment and leadership.
Governor Umahi,also commended all the political office holders from Ikwo extraction for doing the state proud,describing them as great asset to his government.
On the controversy trailin direct primaries,Umahi called on the honourable member,representing Ikwo and Ezza south federal constituency,Hon.Chinedu Ogah to tell his colleagues at the national Assembly that the direct primary they are canvasing for,will hurt them,as they are shooting themselves,arguing that democracy will scatter,because,the "number of litigations that will follow,will be unbearable".
Earlier,the Chairman,Ikwo local government area,Elder Steven Orogwu,had explained that Ikwo people had come to celebrate yuletide with governor David Umahi because of the special love he has for the people.
The chairman who spoke through Chief Okeagu Ogada,elder statesnan and vice chairman,Ohanaeze Ndigbo,thanked governor Umahi for the numerous projects executed in Ikwo land,which according to him,some are still ongoing,like,the ring road project.
"We thank God for keeping you and your family alive. Your Excellency, your brothers from Ikwo have come to felicitate with you. This year is a special one. We're celebrating peace. We're celebrating love and we want to celebrate it with you".
Chief Ogada,who however, attributed the relative peace being enjoyed in Ikwo to the unrelating efforts of the executive chairman,Ikwo local government area, Elder Steven Orogwu,thanked Governor David Umahi for for his support.
"We thank God for our chairman whom you named Ogbo Ogu and who has been responsible for dousing the fires of crisis in Ikwo Noyo Clan".
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