Senator Obinna Ogba representing Ebonyi Central in the senate has described his victory at the poll, tribunal and appeal court as one won over forces of thieves.
Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Nkalagu, Ishiellu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, he said his victory was unprecedented because he challenged a sitting Governor who everyone regarded as Goliath.
It would be recalled that Nnanna Elechi, son of the immediate past Governor Martin Elechi had dragged Ogba to the appeal court praying the court to cancel the election and order fresh election arguing that the election was marred by irregularities.
He attributed his victory over the Elechis as, “Victory over forces that tried to ‘steal’ the mandate given to me by God”.
“My victory is a credit to God because he made it possible and also to my people who trooped out on the election day to vote for me.
“I therefore rededicate myself to the service of my people, to bring sustainable and people-oriented development in agriculture, infrastructure, among others,” he said.
Earlier, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, pledged to support state government’s agitation for refund of funds they spent on rehabilitating of federal roads.
According to Saraki, “State governments need to be encouraged to get the refunds because if this is not done, they will be discouraged to do more.
“The senate would definitely support them on this issue as it is for the peoples’ good,” he said.
“It will be under the condition for Ebonyi that the funds would be used to develop Nkalagu where the agreement of our assistance was reached,” he said.
The senate president said that Ebonyi central constituency made no mistake in choosing Mr. Ogba to represent them, saying that he had distinct qualities.
Also, in his remark, the state governor, Dave Umahi, commended the senate for its untiring efforts and sacrifices for the unity and development of the country.
“We, however, beg you to intervene in the issue of refunding the state governments of funds expended in rehabilitating federal roads in the country.
“State governments are owed a total of N556 billion by the Federal Government on rehabilitated roads; we seek a law that makes it mandatory to refund states whenever such projects are executed.
“We would even accept the refund of initial 50 per cent of the funds with negotiations on the balance as the federal roads are used by citizens of the various states,” he said.
He congratulated Mr. Ogba on the occasion and noted that all current political office holders in the state achieved success by the special grace of God.
Mr. Ogba, who thanked Mr. Saraki and the people, said that the occasion was unique because it marked his unprecedented victory over forces that tried to ‘steal’ the mandate given to him by God.
Other senators who attended the occasion include Senator Sam Egwu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senator Gil Nnaji, and Senator Chuka Utazi among others.
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Senator Obinna Ogba representing Ebonyi Central in the senate has described his victory at the poll, tribunal and appeal court as one won over forces of thieves.
Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Nkalagu, Ishiellu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, he said his victory was unprecedented because he challenged a sitting Governor who everyone regarded as Goliath.
It would be recalled that Nnanna Elechi, son of the immediate past Governor Martin Elechi had dragged Ogba to the appeal court praying the court to cancel the election and order fresh election arguing that the election was marred by irregularities.
He attributed his victory over the Elechis as, “Victory over forces that tried to ‘steal’ the mandate given to me by God”.
“My victory is a credit to God because he made it possible and also to my people who trooped out on the election day to vote for me.
“I therefore rededicate myself to the service of my people, to bring sustainable and people-oriented development in agriculture, infrastructure, among others,” he said.
Earlier, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, pledged to support state government’s agitation for refund of funds they spent on rehabilitating of federal roads.
According to Saraki, “State governments need to be encouraged to get the refunds because if this is not done, they will be discouraged to do more.
“The senate would definitely support them on this issue as it is for the peoples’ good,” he said.
“It will be under the condition for Ebonyi that the funds would be used to develop Nkalagu where the agreement of our assistance was reached,” he said.
The senate president said that Ebonyi central constituency made no mistake in choosing Mr. Ogba to represent them, saying that he had distinct qualities.
Also, in his remark, the state governor, Dave Umahi, commended the senate for its untiring efforts and sacrifices for the unity and development of the country.
“We, however, beg you to intervene in the issue of refunding the state governments of funds expended in rehabilitating federal roads in the country.
“State governments are owed a total of N556 billion by the Federal Government on rehabilitated roads; we seek a law that makes it mandatory to refund states whenever such projects are executed.
“We would even accept the refund of initial 50 per cent of the funds with negotiations on the balance as the federal roads are used by citizens of the various states,” he said.
He congratulated Mr. Ogba on the occasion and noted that all current political office holders in the state achieved success by the special grace of God.
Mr. Ogba, who thanked Mr. Saraki and the people, said that the occasion was unique because it marked his unprecedented victory over forces that tried to ‘steal’ the mandate given to him by God.
Other senators who attended the occasion include Senator Sam Egwu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senator Gil Nnaji, and Senator Chuka Utazi among others.
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